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NTFS or Fat 32?
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14. September 2006 @ 19:53 |
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what is the benefit of converting 1, 2, the other?
just wandering?
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15. September 2006 @ 02:18 |
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well NTFS has better file security and supports larger disk partitions compared to Fat 32, however i believe NTFS becomes more fragmented.
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15. September 2006 @ 06:29 |
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Hi,
I think NTFS runs a lot more efficiently than FAT32.
For me its performed better, your free space won't be limited to xyzGB (like FAT32) instead, it will be limited by the size of the entire hard drive,its also meant to be a more secure file system, so from me its NTFS.
If you haven't already, convert!
How to Convert FAT Disks to NTFS
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtec...convertfat.mspx
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15. September 2006 @ 18:06 |
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thanks 4 the input.
rav009,
seems i would have to convert rather than reformat(can't find my op system disk). my HD is partitioned into 3 seperate drives. i might be running the risk of sounding like a goof here, but...do they all have 2 be converted to work corectly? remember if i screw up @ all im toast w/o a windows disc. lol
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15. September 2006 @ 18:25 |
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phantom69,
noticed u made CREAKY's gif. that thing is sweet!
sorry, off topic, but sweet none the less! :)
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15. September 2006 @ 19:09 |
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lol ty
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15. September 2006 @ 20:31 |
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WHAT? lol! it is sweet!sweet may be an understatement?
awsome work!
sorry !off topic again :(
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15. September 2006 @ 21:02 |
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rav009,
soo what do u think? should i go for it or not?
maybe i'll wait 4 the new op sys? @ LEAST I'LL HAVE THE DISC.
i know i'll never get the old one back!(think safety!)
playing it by ear.
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15. September 2006 @ 23:45 |
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Read the warnings about converting to NTFS from the Microsoft site. It's actually better to start new. I know, you posted you don't have the disk...but the warnings are there so you know what you're getting into.
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16. September 2006 @ 00:06 |
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Before you convert, understand that NTFS is NOT necessarily more secure - it's probably less. At least you can't hide data streams in FAT32, but trojan and DRM writers love NTFS' Alternate Data Streams. ADS aren't so dangerous if you know what to look for and if you do manual malware checks, but not all anti-virus or anti-spyware software checks them.
NTFS' file permissions - which is what some people think makes NTFS more secure than FAT32 - are helpful IF you run as a lower-level user, but if you do what most people do and run around as admin then they don't do much. Also, since modern malware which tends to run at higher privilege levels anyway, even running as a lower-level user is largely moot.
The main real benefit of NTFS is > 4 Gb files. But apart from that, I wouldn't switch, or maybe I'd convert only one partition, preferably one without Windows.
I've had fewer problems with FAT32 than NTFS, and FAT32 is nice if you dual-boot with Linux or older Windows.
However, if you do feel the need to convert, go into DOS and issue the command:
convert E: /fs:ntfs /x /v
Where E: is the drive letter of the partition you want to convert. You can convert any partition without needing your system disk.
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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16. September 2006 @ 07:58 |
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the only real advantage of ntfs is having a file over 4gig say for a movie to be copied onto dvd disk. anytime i load xp i usually format the hd for fat32 so that if a problem i can access the drive off a win9x bootdisk.
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16. September 2006 @ 18:58 |
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Quote:
the only real advantage of ntfs is having a file over 4gig say for a movie to be copied onto dvd disk
thats kinda what prompted me to post the question in the first place.
movies, which i keep on a diff partition.
is there a benefit or drawback to converting that individual partition?
it's non windows.
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16. September 2006 @ 20:41 |
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convert movie partition to ntfs
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16. September 2006 @ 20:59 |
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thanks 4 the reply,
soo...before i do , is there anything else i need 2 know?
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16. September 2006 @ 21:37 |
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Not really. I know this has been touched on but not really spelled out - whatever partition you are going to convert, if it's convenient, it's better to reformat as NTFS rather than convert, simply because a fresh format will essentially "defrag" the drive and make it a clean slate. Of course, if you've got a lot of stuff on that partition already and don't want to deal with moving it off and then back, then just use the "convert" command I mentioned previously. Once you convert to NTFS, you can't convert back unless you reformat as FAT32.
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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16. September 2006 @ 21:47 |
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THANKS again,
i'll be off for a few days, but i'll post back:)
much appreciation!
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19. September 2006 @ 10:46 |
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If you are about to convert from FAT32 to NTFS and have more than 1 hard drive its better to convert all to NTFS because I heared there is a bit of a mess for the system when converting 1 HD to NTFS & leaving other as FAT32 e.g. having C drive as NTFS & D or E as FAT32
Good Luck
& for me I would go for NTFS.
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19. September 2006 @ 16:21 |
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I have never had even an ounce of trouble with single or multiple drives; all but one partition are FAT32 and the one is NTFS.
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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19. September 2006 @ 20:06 |
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yo yo,
u guys are freakin scarin me now! HA,HA,HA! if u read my post from the start....i don't have an XP disc 2 fix anything i fcku up.
so please be a little careful w/ur advise:) not that i would ever get pissed off @ anyone just trying to help out,not gonna happen. but i just want 2 be positve before i do it.
ur input is SOLID! and i appreciate all of it! SERIOUSLY! but i have a gut feelin, i should just wait till i get a new op sys disc.:-)
i'll be back. :-{I
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19. September 2006 @ 22:11 |
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Converting to NTFS is no big deal at all, especially if you are converting a partition that isn't where your OS resides. It's safer than running defrag. Crap, even if the power quit in the middle of a conversion, you wouldn't wreck Windows, though you might lose some data on the partition you are converting. It's ok to go with your instincts but don't worry yourself too much.
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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19. September 2006 @ 22:48 |
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Ha Ha Ha! dunker ur right! but can u blame me 4 being a tad bit paranoid!"kraking nukles" here i go !!!
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20. September 2006 @ 11:23 |
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...There is dead silence...Narcismo begins the conversion to NTFS...Not even the crickets are chirping as they await the results...10%...Nobody breathes...30$...hearts skip a beat...50%...the tension in the room is like steel...70%...80%...90%...99%...and now Also Sprach Zarathustra, the theme from 2001 A Space Odyssey starts...100%...
GAK!
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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20. September 2006 @ 17:03 |
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Seriously, good luck and have fun and don't worry! :)
-Do you believe you own your computer and shouldn't be told what you can run and do? Then say *NO* to Microsoft Vista!
-Since half the questions here involve media problems, here ya go: Only use Verbatim or Taiyo-Yuden discs (get your TYs from Rima.com, not Supermediastore or meritline). Forget the rest, no matter what "brand" they sell under. Always burn at 4x speed regardless of the speed rating of this discs or your drive. If you have burn problems with these then you have to update your drive's firmware. For double-layer discs, only use Verbatim DVD+R DL and burn them at 2.4x speed.
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20. September 2006 @ 22:48 |
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Fat32 is only needed if you are running non NTSF OS's like win9x or lunix?
NTSF is just hells better ^^
altho it dose tend to run a bit to well makeing it soemtiems hard to detect bad HDs 0-o LOL
Copyright infringement is nothing more than civil disobedience to a bad set of laws. Lets renegotiate them.
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21. September 2006 @ 19:02 |
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YES! victory is mine! DUNKER glad i could entertain you buddy.lol
thank yall 4 the help!
DUNKER this ones 4 u!
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