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The Disadvantages of an NTFS File System The Disadvantages of an NTFS File System By Gregory Hamel, eHow Contributor updated: November 29, 2010 Accessed on 23-March-2011 at 22:43; http://www.ehow.com/list_7423485_disadvantages-ntfs- file-system.html Windows NT operating systems Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7 can run the hard drive file system New Technology File System. Microsoft recommends using the NTFS file system on systems running its latest operating systems. The file system has several advantages over the older File Allocation Table file system, such as the ability to save large files and recover data. Nevertheless, NTFS has several potential disadvantages. High Space Overhead The NTFS file system requires a significant amount of "space overhead" to function. Space overhead is data storage space on a drive that is devoted to the file system itself and therefore cannot be used to store data. In other words, if you format a drive with the NTFS file system, you will lose some of the storage space. According to Microsoft, "space overhead is in the form of NTFS system files that typically use at least 4 MB of drive space on a 100 MB partition." This means that 4 percent or more of your drive space is lost due to the file system's needs. As a result, Microsoft recommends that users avoid working with the NTFS file system on drive volumes that are smaller than 400MB. Attempting to load NTFS on smaller storage devices such as USB flash drive and older hard drives may result in poor performance or inadequate storage space. No Floppy Disk Formatting Floppy disks cannot be formatted with the NTFS file system due to the space overhead requirements. Floppy disk drives are common on older PCs running Windows XP or earlier versions of Windows, and may be the easiest way to transfer files to and from an old computer. File Naming Limitations The NTFS file system places several limitations on naming files. According to Microsoft, "file and directory names can be up to 255 characters long." File names can contain cap ital letters, but the system does not distinguish between a file with capital letters and lowercase letters. For example, the system would recognize INTRO.doc and intro.doc as the same file. According to Microsoft, the NTFS file system does not allow the u se of the following characters in file names: ? " / \ <> * | : Operating System Incompatibility The NTFS file system is made to be compatible with Windows 2000 and later versions of Windows. Windows 95, 98, ME and DOS are not compatible with NTFS. If you have an older computer with one of these operating systems, you will have to use a FAT file system on your hard drive. Microsoft® Cloud Powerwww.Microsoft.com/Cloud Learn All the Ins and Outs of Cloud Computing. See Demos by Microsoft. Storage And Removalswww.browns-removals.co.uk Aylesbury Based, We Can Help When You Need A Storage Space. Data Recovery Serviceswww.abcdatarecovery.co.uk Recover Your Lost Data Door to door service 0800 999 3282 NTFS Utilitieswww.NTFS.com All you need to restore NTFS Data recovery, Imaging, Boot disks. Ads by Google References Microsoft: Overview of FAT, HPFS and NTFS File Systems NTFS: NTFS vs FAT NTFS: NTFS Basics PCStats: Format a USB Drive With NTFS File System Microsoft: Formatting Disks and Drives: FAQ Read more: The Disadvantages of an NTFS File System | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_7423485_disadvantages -ntfs-file-system.html#ixzz1HebrMoyH .
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