kk. Would you recommend cahnging FAT32 into an NTFS drive. Why or whynot. After i change it will i be able to use my Fat32 on another computer or laptop.
2007-12-18 03:46:56 · 6 answers · asked by vish 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
NTFS makes more efficient use of disk space and carries some great file system security features but you need to have systems that support it in all locations if you plan to make it a mobile file system
2007-12-18 03:53:19 · answer #1 · answered by Big Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually NTFS is better than FAT32 from many factors. I recommend u are using NTFS because FAT32 have a lot of weakness. one of the weakness is FAT32 drive is much slower than NTFS drive, so your computer will run much slower than NTFS drive. The second one is FAT32 are created for those who are still using win98 SE and below. For those who are using windows xp and above u need to install your windows xp or vista on NTFS drive not FAT32. The installation may fail if u install in FAT32 drive.
2007-12-18 12:33:26 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow_Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The format of your hard drive (NTFS or FAT32) does not determine whether you can access a FAT32 partiton. It is determined by the version of Windows you are using. Vista, XP and 2000 can read either. All other versions (ME, 98 and 95) can only read FAT32.
NTFS is much more stable, needs less defragging and uses space better then FAT32. Highly recommend that you convert. It will reduce the changes of your hard drive corrupting and losing everything.
2007-12-18 11:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have about 5 or 6 computers and laptops in my house, all of which are most likely using NTFS. I have never had a problem with compatability of internal/external drives.
2007-12-18 11:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NTFS is prefered to FAT32. You will still be able to use the drive on other machines as long as they are windows 2000, or newer (XP, VISTA).
For info on the differences see: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/russel_october01.mspx
2007-12-18 11:51:30 · answer #5 · answered by Norstrom Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on if the system supports both
2007-12-18 11:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by greg h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋