Hi Clint and all, A disadvantage I see with the use of NTFS is when it comes time to try to remove a v*rus. The only method I've been able to figure out is to yank the hard drive and put it into another machine with NTFS with an up to date AV program. This is somewhat harder than using F-prot for DOS on a FAT machine. Data recovery can be more difficult. NTFS is more secure generally.
Chuck ---------------------------- Clint's original question: Now when I eventually put XP on my main HD, should I format as FAT or NTFS? What are the advantages/disadvantages of NTFS? When I was checking it out this time, I opted for FAT. - -Clint ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
