what is the differences between FAT32 and NTFS?

Answer 1

The following Microsoft article explains differences between FAT32 and NTFS quite well:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/russel_october01.mspx

Answer 2

FAT32 is an older file format utilizing the File Allocation Table. This file system utilizes a small portion of your drive space to keep track of all the files' physical location on your drive. If you have a small hard drive, and space is limited, FAT32 would be a good choice due to the fact that the file system uses less space. FAT32 is usually used on floppy drives and CD's.

NTFS is a newer file system. It uses slightly more space to keep track of your files, but supports larger hard drives. NTFS is the preferred file system for newer operating systems like Windows XP. I believe that NTFS is also faster at accessing your files.

Answer 3

Just to clarify FAT 32 and NTFS supports hard disk partition up to 2terabytes.

Fat32 format program in Win2k and XP were limited by Microsoft to only allow 32gb partitions to be formatted under that file system. Using the format program from Win98 startup floppy can bypass that limit.

NTFS has the same file capabilities as Fat32 but with file/folder permissions, built-in compression and encryption.

Answer 4

FAT32
supports up to 40GB partition
supports all windows
Cannot transfer or copy a file that is bigger than 4GB

NTFS
Supports only Windows XP or newer
Have better security feature
Can Compress files and index the file but it will slow down the computer
No other limitation

Answer 5

fat32 old file systemk
ntfs new technology file system

Answer 6

NTFS has better file security.

Answer 7

Do a search of previous answers, this has been asked many times.