FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -exFAT (Extensible File Allocation Table) is a file system introduced by Microsoft in 2006 and optimized for flash memory such as USB flash drives and SD cards. exFAT was proprietary until 28 August 2019, when Microsoft published its specification. Microsoft owns patents on several elements of its design.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a debate regarding exFAT vs NTFS vs FAT32, NTFS is the best format for storage devices with Windows operating system. However, exFAT is best for portable storage devices due to more efficient power and memory management. It also allows you to use a storage device on both Windows and macOS.

Detailed explanation-3: -exFAT should be your preferred choice if you want to transfer large-size files and make them work on almost every platform. Due to FAT32’s 4GB limitation, it is only used on USB-like devices. Fat32 is a bit limited in functionality.

Detailed explanation-4: -exFAT is the ideal file system for USB flash drives. It doesn’t have the 4GB file size limit and it’s compatible with most Windows and Mac operating systems. Older operating systems might require an update to properly read and write to a USB drive with an exFAT file system.