What is the difference between NTFS & FAT File systems

Answer Posted / islam zeb

Difference between NTFS and FAT32
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NTFS

1)allows access local to w2k w2k3 XP win NT4 with SP4 &
later may get access for somefile.

2)Maximum size of partition is 2 Terabytes & more.

3)Maximum File size is upto 16TB.

4)File & folder Encryption is possible only in NTFS.

FAT 32

1)Fat 32 Allows access to win 95 98 win millenium win2k xp
on local partition.

2)Maximum size of partition is upto 2 TB.

3)Maximum File size is upto 4 GB.

4)File & folder Encryption is not possible.

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