Software-OK
≡... News | ... Home | ... FAQ | Impressum | Contact | Listed at | Thank you |

  
HOME ► Windows 11 - Filesystem ► «««« 01 / 03 »»»»

Install Windows 11 on FAT or FAT32, is that possible?


You can install Windows 11 from a USB stick formatted with FAT32 , but the file system of Windows 11 is NTFS, as on all new Windows NT OS!



(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 4)

Also interesting: ►►  Windows 11 size after installation!  ►► Clean installation of Windows 11

As of Windows NT 6.x, Windows OS cannot be installed on FAT or FAT32 partitions, as Windows use extended functions of the NTFS file system such as hard links, symbolic links and junctions this is not possible on FAT!

1. Does Windows 11 have to be installed on C:?
No! You can install it on all partitions, when starting Windows-11 this will be "C:"

2. How big should the SSD / HD be?
Windows 11 requires 64 GB but it can also be more! 
 
3. Do I have to format my PC to install Windows 11?
No! You can install it on the existing partitions over the old operating system, with at least 64 GB (better 128 GB) and NTFS file system.

4. Can the FAT file system be read by Windows-11?
Yes FAT, FAT32, ...! But installation must be done on NTFS!

(Image-1) The Windows 11 file system is NTFS and not FAT!
The Windows 11 file system is NTFS and not FAT!

-
▲ Back to the top ▲




Updated on: 29 September 2021 19:46 Windows
Keywords: filesystem, install, windows, 11, fat32, possible, formatted, file, system, ntfs, fat32, fat


Similar information on the page

Windows

... What is exFAT formatting in Windows 10 8.1 / 7?


The exFAT is a file system, as well as FAT16, FAT32, or the NTFS. The "Extended File Allocation Table" exFAT was developed especially for flash memory. but
Windows

... Hard disk is formatted with XFS format


The XFS is a file system comparable to NTFS or FAT32 that is used under Windows 10, 8.1, XFS is used from Linux 2.4 and higher Linux kernel.  The hard
Windows

... Convert the FAT32 to NTFS without losing data under Windows 10 / 11?


Under Windows 10 / 11, it is easy, for example, to convert USB data carriers that are FAT32 to NTFS without data loss Converting the FAT32 to NTFS also
Windows

... Windows 10 Home update to Windows 11 Pro, is that possible?


To switch to a professional version of Windows, it would just make sense to update Windows 10 Home to Windows 11 Pro  Especially in the course of the update,
Windows

... Windows files cant change the last access time hour and minutes?


This is the case for FAT and FAT32, here you cant change the time when the entry last access Windows files If the file system is FAT and  not NTFS
Windows

... The file system on a Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 PC


As with most other versions of Windows, the Windows 11, 10, file system is the NTFS New Technology File System Info: The Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and other
Windows

... Windows system file recovery program example


The Windows system file checking and recovery program can be started at any time under Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7 Server 2019/2016 First information: This



▲ Back to the top ▲


Windows

... Formatting USB data carriers under Windows 11, 10 ... etc.


It is quick and easy to format a USB data carrier under Windows 11, 10, etc., as well as under MS Server 2022, 2019, OS   Content: 1. Quickly
Windows

... Disable automatic drive defragmentation in Windows 11, 10, ...


Automatic drive defragmentation in Windows 11, 10, and MS Server can lead to unnecessary performance costs, especially with external hard drives.  The


APPs # Beginner # Desktop # Explorer # Filesystem # How-To # Install # Network # Power-Options # Print # Quick-Tip # Screenshots # Settings # Shortcuts # Start # System # User # Window #


Questions for this:
  1. What kind of filesistem must be on the hard disk on which I can install Windows-11?
  2. Why can't I install Windows 7 on a hard drive in FAT format?
  3. Windows 11 and NTFS?
  4. Fat32 no Win 11 installation possible?
  5. NTFS formatted partition Windows 11?
  6. Determine file system win 11?
  7. Windows 11 cannot be installed on the data carrier?
  8. Should I use NTFS or FAT to install Windows 11?
  9. Win11 NTFS or FAT?
  10. How big does C: have to be for Windows 11?
  11. How big must drive C be, Windows 11 cannot be installed on FAT partition?
  12. Windows 11 cannot be installed on the FAT data carrier?
  13. Win 11 NTFS or fat32?
  14. Format hard disk without file system Windows 11 installation?
  15. Formatting hard drives under Windows 11 in NTFS or FAT?
  16. Windows 11 64bit ntfs or fat32?
  17. Can the FAT file system be read by Windows-11 or do I have to format everything to NTFS?
  18. Windows 11 only on NTFS?
  19. Windows 11 file system?
  20. Which hard drive format for win 11?
  21. Windows 11 installation partition NTFS?
  22. Hard drive under win 11 only NTFS?
  23. NTSF Windows 11?


    

  + Freeware
  + Order on the PC
  + File management
  + Automation
  + Office Tools
  + PC testing tools
  + Decoration and fun
  + Desktop-Clocks

  + SoftwareOK Pages
  + Micro Staff
  + Freeware-1
  + Freeware-2
  + Freeware-3
  + FAQ
  + Downloads

  + Top
  + Desktop-OK
  + The Quad Explorer
  + Don't Sleep
  + Win-Scan-2-PDF
  + Quick-Text-Past
  + Print Folder Tree
  + Find Same Images
  + Experience-Index-OK
  + Font-View-OK


  + Freeware
  + TheAeroClock
  + CoronaKO
  + MatriX.CoronaKO
  + Find.Same.Images.OK
  + 3D.Benchmark.OK
  + PhotoResizerOK
  + Office.Files.Images
  + Film.Strip.Explorer
  + WinScan2PDF
  + PAD-s


Home | Thanks | Contact | Link me | FAQ | Windows 2021 | Windows 10 | English-AV | Impressum | Translate | PayPal | PAD-s

 © 2023 by Nenad Hrg ERR2: softwareok.de • softwareok.com • softwareok.com • softwareok.eu
0.108


► Fast testing / detection of hard drives and drives as well as path! ◄

► Can I also use the file-time software commercially? ◄

► What is a system image backup? ◄

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website more Infos & Privacy Policy
....