Ntfs - our articles on the subject

 
Langmeier Backup FAQ March 6, 2015

The pros and cons of the different Windows file systems

A file system is a storage structure on a computer that organizes data. Windows offers three file systems: NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16. Here's the overview.. Read more
 
Langmeier Backup FAQ March 7, 2016

FAT32 or NTFS? Which format is better for backup?

If you perform an image backup to an external hard drive and then after a few minutes the error message "Disk full" appears, even though there is still enough space on the external hard drive, it is because the external hard drive is formatted to the "Fat32" format. "Fat32" is therefore unsuitable as a backup medium. There are better alternatives... Read more
 
Langmeier Backup January 23, 2015

External drive not ejected at end of backup?

When an external disk fails to eject at the end of a backup, the "removable bit" is often to blame. Here's the solution. Read more
 
Langmeier Backup FAQ February 15, 2013

Successfully backup and restore Windows permissions

If you want to back up Windows permissions, Langmeier Backup makes it easy. But there are a few technical limitations, which are explained here. Read more