File Allocation Table (FAT) and New Technology File System (NTFS) are two different file systems used in Windows operating systems.
FAT (File Allocation Table):
- FAT is an older file system that has been used in various versions of Windows.
- FAT32 is an enhanced version of the FAT file system that can be used on drives from 512 megabytes (MB) to 2 TB in size.
- It includes FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32 variations, which represent the number of bits used to identify cluster entries on the disk.
- FAT file systems have limitations in terms of maximum file size and volume size, especially in older versions like FAT16.
NTFS (New Technology File System):
- NTFS is a more advanced file system introduced with Windows NT and has been the default file system for Windows since then.
- It offers various improvements over FAT, including support for larger file sizes, more efficient disk space utilization, better security features, and improved reliability.
1. Better File Security.
2. Better disk compression.
3. Support for large hard disks, up to 2 terabytes(TB).
To convert a FAT file system to NTFS, you can use the command prompt in Windows:
1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Press Win + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or search for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-click on Command Prompt, and choose "Run as administrator."
2. Use the Convert Command:
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command:
```
convert [drive letter]: /fs:ntfs
```
Replace `[drive letter]` with the actual letter of the drive you want to convert. For example, if you want to convert drive D:, the command will be: `convert D: /fs:ntfs`.
3. Follow Instructions:
- Press Enter. It will prompt you to enter a volume label for the drive (if required) and then confirm whether you want to proceed.
- Once you confirm, the conversion process will start. It might take some time, depending on the size and contents of the drive.
4. Restart Your Computer:
- After the conversion is complete, you'll be prompted to restart your computer. Make sure to save any open files and then restart the system.
Once you convert the file system from FAT to NTFS, can you reverse this operation?
NO.