[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

NTFS

The default Windows file system, supporting large files, permissions, and journaling.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

NTFS is the standard Windows file system, offering large-file support, access permissions, and crash-resilient journaling. macOS reads it but does not write natively.

See exFAT.

Where NTFS Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NTFS?

The default Windows file system, supporting large files, permissions, and journaling.

What terms are related to NTFS?

Related Storage terms include exFAT.

Related Technical Terms

exFAT
A file system for flash drives that supports large files and both Windows and macOS. Storage
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