FAT32 or NTFS?

[Aηdy]

I just got my new laptop today, its got a 100gb hard disk in two 50gb partitions, the thing is, they are both showing as FAT32 file systems, on my old laptop, and all the other computers i have used with XP, they have al been NTFS, is there any difference?

[Underage_Thinker]

I am not sure as to the technical diffrences, but FAT32 is used by older vertions of windows, and NTFS is the new file system used by the newer vertions of windows.
Here (http://www.theeldergeek.com/ntfs_or_fat32_file_system.htm) is a comparison of Fat32 and NTFS that may help you understand better.

[Aηdy]

Thanks for that, ive converted both partitions now, i just went into:

Start > Run > cmd > Enter > convert.exe C: /fs:ntfs

..I just noticed this because i installed Norton System Works and tried running Norton Speed Disk and it siad something about it biong FAT32, but its all on NTFS now so all good :)

[Underage_Thinker]

ya you can format them the getto old school way or you can right click them in my computer and select format. Then from there select you file system.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/killer604/Computer_HELP/format1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/killer604/Computer_HELP/format2.jpg

[Aηdy]

You cant format the windows partition tho lol

[Kiros]

Yep, there are some good advantages to NTFS too (besides the increased performance), such as encryption and redundancy security with RAID. :)

Eh.. wish I saw this thread earilier :|

[Aηdy]

Eh dont worry Kiros :D

[Underage_Thinker]

Ya kiros always has to be the tech guru superman who comes in and makes everybody look stuipid. Well i beat ya to it. JK:D

[Aηdy]

Ya kiros always has to be the tech guru superman who comes in and makes everybody look stuipid. Well i beat ya to it. JK:D
Thanks very much :D [ive given you rep :)]

[Underage_Thinker]

Thanks:)

[Kiros]

Bah! More rep, I say! The boy's done good, no?! Good advice goes beyond rules and regulations! Democracy for those who wish it! Tax payers should get a cookie! Pay for lifestyle and get paid by life!

Eh... how did I manage to stray from my point :?
*Added rep*

[Underage_Thinker]

Why thank you, I only hope that some day I can live up your greatness, o lord of computer machines:D .