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fat32 vs ntfs
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September 12th, 2002, 02:59 PM
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witch is better?
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September 12th, 2002, 03:02 PM
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FAT32 is slightly faster but because fragmented more easily. NTFS is more secure if you running on a broadband connection.
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probably nt
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ntfs, agreed
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September 17th, 2002, 12:52 AM
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Not sure which is faster, I'm sure they are comparible but NTFS seems to be much more stable, and it's native to the XP kernel.
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September 17th, 2002, 10:55 AM
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FAT32 is faster in cases where the partitions are less than 18GB. NTFS is faster with anything larger.
Fat32 only has share level permissions, whereas NTFS has file level permissions. The latter is more secure.
Both file systems fragment equally for the most part, although NTFS is more resistant. However, you'll still need to defrag regularly.
NTFS is only readable by WinXP/2000/NT, and FAT32 by WinXP/2000/98/95OSR2. Keep this in mind if you plan on dual booting.
It's easy to switch a system drive to NTFS if WinXP/2k/NT is already installed, but it's a one way ticket. Other drives can be reconverted if you change your mind, but you'll have to reformat them.
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September 17th, 2002, 01:51 PM
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np
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September 17th, 2002, 08:18 PM
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NTFS is the only way to fly. *BTW, has anyone actually benched similar HDD's formatted in NTFS and FAT32 and compared the two file structures (OCA peeps that is)? *Bench the shiet and post the results.
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Quote: Quote: from sandviper on 11:55 am on Sep. 17, 2002[br]FAT32 is faster in cases where the partitions are less than 18GB. NTFS is faster with anything larger.
Fat32 only has share level permissions, whereas NTFS has file level permissions. The latter is more secure.
Both file systems fragment equally for the most part, although NTFS is more resistant. However, you'll still need to defrag regularly.
NTFS is only readable by WinXP/2000/NT, and FAT32 by WinXP/2000/98/95OSR2. Keep this in mind if you plan on dual booting.
It's easy to switch a system drive to NTFS if WinXP/2k/NT is already installed, but it's a one way ticket. Other drives can be reconverted if you change your mind, but you'll have to reformat them.
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i have windows xp and my first harddrive is on FAT32, how would i change it to NTFS?
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September 18th, 2002, 07:47 PM
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you would have to format it using nfts...by inserting the install disk
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or i think you can us the partion magic vers 7 with formatting....
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September 18th, 2002, 09:45 PM
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You don't have to reformat. XP has a utility to convert it.
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