File system FAT32, NTFS, exFAT for Windows 10

[Guest]

I ran a program called FakeUSBTest which checks the flash drive for any errors but I didn't realize that in the process it erases all the data that is on the drive including file system. So now I have to reformat the drive to start using it. I want to install Windows 10 by using this USB but I don't know which file system should I choose to be the best for Windows 10 installation. I can choose between FAT32, exFAT and NTFS. I also don't know what allocation is the best in this case.
 

Thanks for the help !

[SpencerBoughtAnXbox]

4 minutes ago, Exoclap said:

I ran a program called FakeUSBTest which checks the flash drive for any errors but I didn't realize that in the process it erases all the data that is on the drive including file system. So now I have to reformat the drive to start using it. I want to install Windows 10 by using this USB but I don't know which file system should I choose to be the best for Windows 10 installation. I can choose between FAT32, exFAT and NTFS. I also don't know what allocation is the best in this case.
 

Thanks for the help !

Use NTFS it is the only one that will work

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

exFAT allows you to store files larger than 4GB, while FAT32 does not. NTFS limits the drive to be only able to be written on by Windows machines so you can't copy files on it from a Mac, only read. I would go for exFAT for flexibly but if it's only going to be used on Windows systems, NTFS would be ideal for extra features like file permissions, encryption, etc.

 

 

[MightyMic]

Just now, SpencerBoughtAnXbox said:

Use NTFS it is the only one that will work

*For Windows 10 installation

[Guest]

Just now, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

exFAT allows you to store files larger than 4GB, while FAT32 does not. NTFS limits the drive to be only able to be written on by Windows machines so you can't copy files on it from a Mac, only read.

 

 

So I should go with NTFS ? 

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

2 minutes ago, Exoclap said:

So I should go with NTFS ? 

Oh wait, Windows 10 installation. Yea go for NTFS.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Oh wait, Windows 10 installation. Yea go for NTFS.

Yeah you saw the pictures I need to reformat it before using the drive since the program even erased my file system.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

1 minute ago, Exoclap said:

Yeah you saw the pictures I need to reformat it before using the drive since the program even erased my file system.

You're just using it to create the installation media right? The Windows Media Creation tool will make life easier for you. https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10

[MightyMic]

I think that the Windows 10 installation tool reformats the drive if it's in the wrong format... probably. But to be on the safe side, just use NTFS

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

You're just using it to create the installation media right? The Windows Media Creation tool will make life easier for you. https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10

Yeah but I can't use the tool before reformating the drive because the tool doesn't recognize that there is a USB plugged in.

[dalekphalm]

3 hours ago, Exoclap said:

Yeah but I can't use the tool before reformating the drive because the tool doesn't recognize that there is a USB plugged in.

In this case, just format the USB stick, leaving everything at default values. The Windows 10 Setup application will reformat the USB stick the way it needs afterwards.