Windows 10: exFat vs NTFS

ExFat can only save files up to 4 GBs.

If you save a 20 GB file using it, you end up with at least 5 files instead of 1.

Which would be the case if you were using NTFS format on your device.

NTFS can handle any sized file intact.


I only use Fat32 or exFat format on usb drives less than 32 GBs to create rescue drives.

Which format is needed to create such drives.


Google it.

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NTFS vs ExFAT for a non-system SSD


That's why I've been using ExFAT on Android since nov2013... and no trouble under various Linux using fuse.
Not being born yesterday, I still remember the pain in the arse NTFS was. ExFAT is no where near that.
I would suggest everybody to first try it, then post about it. Reading wikipedia is not the same thing.
No further comment on FUD spread in this thread.

 

NTFS vs ExFAT for a non-system SSD

You don't have to use FUSE to use ExFAT on Linux.

I use this kernel module to read/write ExFAT filesystems when the need arises.
dorimanx/exfat-nofuse · GitHub


The point is though, that NTFS read/write is supported in the kernel, and is enabled by default on most distributions.
ExFAT however is not supported in any way in the kernel, and requires compiling a third-party kernel module and inserting it into the kernel. This is only feasible on a system which you have total control over, and if you understand how Linux, compiling, and kernel modules work.

Android can only use ExFAT if the OEM has purchased a license for the filesystem. Since android uses the Linux kernel, I'm sure you can cross-compile to module I linked above and slip it into the firmware, but that requires a rooted phone, and far more knowledge of Android/Linux/Whatever architecture processor your device has.

 

NTFS versus exFAT.. what is the difference for an external HD?

I'm setting up a WD 3TB external hard drive. The file system is exFAT -- but I've always used NTFS for Ex HDs.... Is there any major difference?

I've been Googling, but it's confusing...it seems exFAT is used mainly for flash drives. I think exFAT is newer? It seems to have some advantages, apparently faster, (and works with Apple, etc., which I don't
need.) But it looks like NTFS has better security, and does journaling...

I use the external HDs for basic backup, and keep it connected all the time.

I'm very tempted to re-format it to NTFS.

My desktop PC is running Windows 10.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!