What are the constraints of the various Windows and MS-DOS operating systems regarding the NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 files systems?
NTFS (NT File System) is a better choice if you do not want to access the files with Windows 95 OSR2/9X/Me. The NTFS file system has many advantages, including increased file security, more reliability, and more efficient use of disk space. FAT32 (FAT= File Allocation Table) is the correct choice if you need that kind of access (e.g., a system setup to dual-boot). You can put multiple NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 partitions on a hard disk and Win 2000 and XP can access all of them and move files between them. Win 95 OSR2/98/Me can do the same with FAT16 and FAT32 partitions, but cannot access NTFS partitions. Windows NT can access NTFS and FAT16 partitions and convert FAT16 partitions to NTFS, but cannot access FAT32 partitions. Versions of Windows older than 95 OSR2 and MS-DOS (when run directly, not from a DOS Window in Windows) require FAT16 and cannot access files on FAT32 or NTFS partitions. You will be able access files on FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS partitions on a networked computer from
