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    kktobias Posts: 21, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 31, 2004, 06:42 AM
    NTFS better then FAT32?
    Will there be some programs or hardware that I can't use if I convert my system from a FAT32 to NTFS? I currently am running windows xp professional. I had windows 98SE and then I f-disked and formated and did a full install of XP.
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    Sep 2, 2004, 01:09 PM
    Re: NTFS better then FAT32?
    Your best bet is to go NTFS. Fat 32 is almost out dated, but I think it all has to do with compression and size.  but there are differences between them and its up to u to decide. I say go NTFS.
    Here are a few links to look at:
    http://www.ntfs.com/ntfs_vs_fat.htm
    http://www.thundercloud.net/informat...ntfs-vs-fat32/
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    Sep 22, 2004, 04:50 PM
    NTFS better then FAT32?
    NTFS is better if You want more privacy.
    It has a 7 level protection while FAT32 has 0.
    But FAT32 is much faster than NTFS.

    So, if You want a safe OS covrt it to NTFS, is You nees a fast OS don't do anything.
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