How to format and erase a flash drive and hard drive, and the difference between them for beginners
FAT32 and FAT File Systems:
These two systems are essentially the same, differing only in name. FAT stands for File Allocation Table and is the oldest file system, having been adopted in 1980. It was initially used for partitions smaller than 2 GB on hard drives and employed a 64 KB cluster. It was later updated to FAT32 in 1996 for partitions larger than 2 GB, up to 32 GB, with a 16 KB cluster size.
NTFS File System:
NTFS stands for New Technology File System and is considered the best for handling large files. It is supported by modern operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows 10, and others.
Advantages of the NTFS File System:
It has an unlimited storage capacity of up to 2 TB.
It can store files larger than 4 GB with no size limit.
The cluster holds 4 KB, allowing for optimal use of available space.
It provides enhanced security and confidentiality.
It enables file recovery in case of corruption.
It is more stable than other systems.