What Is NTFS & Its Use in Computers?

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Start date Apr 8, 2008
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NTFS (New Technology File System) is a file system developed by Microsoft for its Windows operating systems, offering advanced features like support for large files, improved security through file permissions, and better data recovery options compared to older systems. FAT16 and FAT32 (File Allocation Table 16 and 32) are older file systems that are simpler and more compatible with various operating systems but have limitations in terms of file size and volume capacity. FAT16 supports smaller disk sizes and file sizes up to 2GB, while FAT32 allows for larger volumes and files up to 4GB. The primary differences between NTFS and FAT systems include NTFS's support for larger files, enhanced security features, and better performance with larger storage devices. The discussion also references external links for further reading on these file systems.

Apr 8, 2008

anam89

What Is "ntfs"?why Is It Used In The Computer?please Reply Me Immediately?

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Apr 8, 2008

anam89

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what is FAT16,32?and why is it use in the computer?

Apr 8, 2008

vincentm

NTFS

FAT(File allocation table)

Apr 9, 2008

anam89

difference

what is the difference between FAT16,32 and NTFS?

Apr 9, 2008

Hootenanny

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anam89 said:

what is the difference between FAT16,32 and NTFS?

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