What is FAT32 and NTFS?
FAT32 is an old file system that is simple, well-documented, readable from a large number of OSs, and supported by a wide range of tools.
NTFS is a newer file system that is feature-rich, proprietary, undocumented at the raw bytes level, and subject to change - even within Service Packs of the same OS version.
Keeping NTFS proprietary allows Microsoft to root NT's security features deep within the file system itself, but it does cast doubts about the reliability and version-compatibility of third-party support. Without an official maintenance OS from Microsoft, one is forced to look to 3rd-party solutions.
Also read: What is a Maintanance OS(mOS)?
You might use FAT32 if you need access from DOS mode or Win9x.
You might use NTFS if you need support for files over 4G in size, hard drives over 120G in size, or you need to implement some of NT's security management that devolves down to NTFS.
Else, weigh up the pros and cons, and remember you can use multiple volumes, with different file systems for each. Even FAT16 has niche strengths (small FAT, large cluster size, easier data recovery) that may make it attractive for certain types of content.
How to Convert FAT32 Partitions To NTFS?
Steps:
NTFS is a newer file system that is feature-rich, proprietary, undocumented at the raw bytes level, and subject to change - even within Service Packs of the same OS version.
Keeping NTFS proprietary allows Microsoft to root NT's security features deep within the file system itself, but it does cast doubts about the reliability and version-compatibility of third-party support. Without an official maintenance OS from Microsoft, one is forced to look to 3rd-party solutions.
Also read: What is a Maintanance OS(mOS)?
You might use FAT32 if you need access from DOS mode or Win9x.
You might use NTFS if you need support for files over 4G in size, hard drives over 120G in size, or you need to implement some of NT's security management that devolves down to NTFS.
Else, weigh up the pros and cons, and remember you can use multiple volumes, with different file systems for each. Even FAT16 has niche strengths (small FAT, large cluster size, easier data recovery) that may make it attractive for certain types of content.
How to Convert FAT32 Partitions To NTFS?
Steps:
- Open the command prompt and type in “convert C: /FS:NTFS”,with C being the drive you wish to convert. Make sure there’s a space between the “C:” and the forward slash.
- Once you press [Enter], it will ask you for a confirmation; press [Y].
- Then press [Y] and [Enter] once more to reboot.
- This works for all versions of Windows XP
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