Upgrading to NTFS

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If i upgrade my file system to NTFS from the existing FAT, will it not
affect my hard-disk life?
I have heard from my friends that by using NTFS, it develops bad
sectors soon. I am using Western Digital 40GB.
 
Actually it's the oposite,ntfs runs in a tighter file system than FAT32,also
once you convert,run the basic xp utilitys-disk clean,defrag,etc,notice the
response time,ntfs leaves FAT32 in the dust..
 
If i upgrade my file system to NTFS from the existing FAT, will it not
affect my hard-disk life? No
I have heard from my friends that by using NTFS, it develops bad
sectors soon. I am using Western Digital 40GB.
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Rubbish.

NTFS vs FAT32, FAT16, FAT - Comparing Performance
http://www.ntfs.com/ntfs_vs_fat.htm

Overview of FAT, HPFS, and NTFS File Systems
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=100108

Limitations of the FAT32 in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314463

Choosing between NTFS, FAT, and FAT32
http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWSXP/home/using/productdoc/en/choosing_between_NTFS_FAT_and_FAT32.asp

NTFS Versus Fat32
http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/windowstips/story/0,24330,3201552,00.html

Size Limitations in NTFS and FAT File Systems
<http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prkc_fil_tdrn.asp>

Disk and File System Basics
<http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windowsnt/4/workstation/reskit/en-us/diskdesc.mspx>
 
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Andrew E. said:
Actually it's the oposite,ntfs runs in a tighter file system than
FAT32,also once you convert,run the basic xp utilitys-disk
clean,defrag,etc,notice the response time,ntfs leaves FAT32 in the
dust..
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Another smoke and mirrors post from Andy Ediot (AKA Andrew E). Running the
NTFS conversion utility CONVERT.EXE will often give a degradation in
performance. You will need to realign the partition before the conversion to
NTFS.
See the link below before using convert.exe.
CONVERTING FAT32 to NTFS
in Windows XP
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.htm

A standing WARNING, never use the advice Andrew E posts without confirming
it will not cause you to lose complete data loss, or time lost pursuing his
useless information. Even when his information is valid, it is impossible
to follow his inept posts due to lack of punctuation and format. His refusal
to ever include a URL link to his recommended KB links and his inability to
back up any of his claims he say Microsoft advises makes him close to the
equivalent of a newsgroup terrorist. I would trust PCBUTTS1 over Andrew E
and if you trust either, you deserve what you get.

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Hi,

The file system in use has no bearing on the developement of bad sectors.
Wherever you read that, don't go back. If you want to convert, read this:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.htm

Be aware too, that unless you require the file security support provided in
NTFS, there is no compelling reason you need to convert from FAT32. WinXP
will use either or both with equal alacrity.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Note too that DOS doesnt see any NTFS partitions so any
apps that run in DOS (imaging + Registry restores) may
not work.

'if it works dont fix it'

Just my 2¢ worth. Larry

On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 06:14:43 -0500, "Rick \"Nutcase\"

|Hi,
|
|The file system in use has no bearing on the developement of bad sectors.
|Wherever you read that, don't go back. If you want to convert, read this:
|http://aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.htm
|
|Be aware too, that unless you require the file security support provided in
|NTFS, there is no compelling reason you need to convert from FAT32. WinXP
|will use either or both with equal alacrity.

Any advise is my attempt to contribute more than I have received but I can only assure you that it works on my PC. GOOD LUCK.
 
actually its the OPPOSITE, when using FAT partitions, your hard drive has to
seek more and more as it becomes fragemented prematurely. Keep in mind
though, if you use NTFS, you can't install any other OS that uses FAT until
you format again.
 
That saying or phrase really does not apply to Personal Computers.
If you followed that advice literally, then a SP1 machine would not
get updated to SP2 because the PC works ? You would never get
a newer driver for your Video Card or other peripheral. As to the
risk in updating, if you use Imaging you can reduce the risk factor to
nearly 0%. I'm not advocating applying/installing every update and
patch, BIOS firmware...but many of them are necessary to keep the
PC running efficiently. There is a difference between Fix, Update &
Change.
 
If i upgrade my file system to NTFS from the existing FAT, will it not
affect my hard-disk life?
Click to expand...


No. It will neither make it last longer nor shorter.

I have heard from my friends that by using NTFS, it develops bad
sectors soon. I am using Western Digital 40GB.
Click to expand...


Not at all true.
 
If i upgrade my file system to NTFS from the existing FAT, will it not
affect my hard-disk life?
Click to expand...


No, of course not.

I have heard from my friends that by using NTFS, it develops bad
sectors soon. I am using Western Digital 40GB.
Click to expand...

Never listen to that friend's advice regarding computers, again. ;-}

Personally, I wouldn't even consider using FAT32 when NTFS is an
option. FAT32 has no security capabilities, no compression
capabilities, no fault tolerance, and a lot of wasted hard drive space
on volumes larger than 8 Gb in size. But your computing needs may vary,
and there is no hard and fast answer.

To answer your questions without getting too technical is
difficult, but has been handled quite well by Alex Nichol in the
article here:

FAT & NTFS File Systems in Windows XP
http://www.aumha.org/a/ntfs.htm

Somewhat more technical information is here:

Limitations of the FAT32 File System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=kb;en-us;Q314463

Choosing Between File Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...prodtechnol/winntas/tips/techrep/filesyst.asp

NTFS file system
http://www.digit-life.com/articles/ntfs/

You can safely convert your current hard drive to NTFS whenever
desired, without having to format the partition and reinstall
everything. As always when performing any serious changes, back up any
important data before proceeding, just in case. A little advance
preparation is also strongly recommended, so you can avoid any
performance hits caused by the default cluster size:

Converting FAT32 to NTFS in Windows
http://www.aumha.org/a/ntfscvt.htm



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Hi,


Actually, it is possible to access NTFS in DOS. The tool to perform
this operation is NTFS Reader. It is a really useful one, it helped me
before. The Active@ Boot Disk set of data tools CD contains this util
among other awesome ones. You should definately give it a try, I
suppose you won't regret it.

http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm
 
Greetings & thank you for your response & excellent
reference.

I knew it could be done but in no mood to learn,
install, & test its compatability with PQboot, I4W,
Config Safe,PM7,, to correct problems I never had in 8
yrs. I already mastered color theory & routers this
yr- PC supposed to save me time NOT create more work.

Perhaps when Longhorn is released if I get it.

I saved url tho. Thanks- bye- Larry


On 1 Feb 2006 08:01:18 -0800, (e-mail address removed)
wrote:

|Hi,
|
|
|Actually, it is possible to access NTFS in DOS. The tool to perform
|this operation is NTFS Reader. It is a really useful one, it helped me
|before. The Active@ Boot Disk set of data tools CD contains this util
|among other awesome ones. You should definately give it a try, I
|suppose you won't regret it.
|
|http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm

Any advise is my attempt to contribute more than I have received but I can only assure you that it works on my PC. GOOD LUCK.
 
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