Reformat Flash: FAT32 or NTFS?

**Rob8UrChips** · #1 11th Oct 2007, 02:22 AM

Hi Folks,

I've been told to reformat my 8GB FAT32 flash drive in an attempt to reduce frequent system crash.

My C-drive uses NTFS, the flash drive came with FAT32.

Do I reformat the flash drive with FAT32 or NTFS, and why please?

**Dave Hybrid** · #2 11th Oct 2007, 06:24 AM

NTFS is better, more stable, faster access etc.

FAT32 is only needed if you want to use the flash drive in Win98 or below.

**Rob8UrChips** · #3 12th Oct 2007, 01:21 AM

OK, done that Dave - thanks my friend.

So, why do these drives come with FAT32 pre-installed? Do they expect idiots like me to know that if they have an OS later than Win98 the drive should be re-formatted once it's out the plastic?

I also have a 2GB FAT flash drive used mainly for storing old PC-based games (like Zak McKraken & the Alien Mindbenders, pinball, etc.), user manuals and the odd program (such as cCleaner, etc.) Would you reckon I should d/l to C, reformat to NTFS too, then d/l back to the flash?

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