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Fat 32 or NTFS?

  • 29-01-2007 9:50pm
    #1
    christophicus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭


    OK which one do I go for? Im installing win xp pro on a dell

    p3 800 mhz
    512 mb ram
    30 gig hdd

    So which do I go for?


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  • #2
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    The only thing I don't like about NTFS is when you change to it then you can't go back to FAT32 unless you format (or use a partition utility which is still a pain in the backside).
    I think there are some filesize limitations for storing files on FAT32 (could be files no larger than 4GB), someone confirm or deny?

    Probably best stick with NTFS, its meant to be more secure also. Actually I'm not sure you will notice much of a difference with speed. You are pushing your 800mhz to the limit there. :)


  • #3
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    I think there are some filesize limitations for storing files on FAT32 (could be files no larger than 4GB)
    Quite correct.

    FAT32 is quite an old file system. Unless you have a specific reason to use it, use NTFS.


  • #4
    christophicus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭christophicus


    ok thanks guys, i went with NTFS(quick). whats the difference between NTFS (quick) and NTFS?


  • #5
    oisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭oisin


    As far as I know NTFS Quick formats the drive without checking for bad sectors, not a good idea, especially on an old drive. I'd always go for NTFS Full.


  • #6
    Dara Robinson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭Dara Robinson


    NTFS is a much more secure and reliable system, dont use Fat32 unless you absolutly have to


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  • #7
    Stark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,083 ✭✭✭✭Stark


    oisin wrote:
    As far as I know NTFS Quick formats the drive without checking for bad sectors, not a good idea, especially on an old drive. I'd always go for NTFS Full.

    I don't think full format does a bad sector check. It's just for new hard drives that haven't had a low level format yet (like in the old days when you'd get floppy disks that you had to format before using). Quick format simply erases the old filesystem and puts on the new filesystem. Quick is the best option unless you have a specific need for full.

    After you install, you can run chkdsk /R from the command prompt to check for bad sectors.


  • #8
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Microsoft say that the normal format scans for bad disk sectors.


  • #9
    christophicus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭christophicus


    ok cool thanks lads, Its intstalled now, the bare bones of windows are up and running now. again thanks :)


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