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What are the main differences and which would be better for a backup drive of 2GB
 
If you're using xp, if im correct xp can only use NTFS. If you can go with ntfs do it because it is faster that then fat.
 
FAT is an older file system that is not as efficent as NFTS, and also fragments more than NFTS.

So in short I do not reccomend FAT.
 
Ridlyn said:
If you're using xp, if im correct xp can only use NTFS. If you can go with ntfs do it because it is faster that then fat.

XP can use FAT32 or NTFS.

NTFS is a faster and a more secure file system.
 
fat is better for smaller drives tho. but ya ntfs is better in almost everyway except that its not as compatible
 
CoDeR said:
What are the main differences and which would be better for a backup drive of 2GB
FAT

NTFS

There you go.


...What? Did you actually think I was going to do ALL the work for you? We're not a library staff, here. :rolleyes:
 
FAT 32 is much beter on smaller drives, as Major mentioned, however, FAT 32 file systems are limited to the single file sizes (not over 3 gigs) and subject ot quick framentation and must be defragmented more often or HD's will slow down horribly. If you are storing files (Video or large Wave files) above 3 gigs in size FAT 32 will not work for you.
 
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