Short for NTFS file system, NTFS is a file organization system that stores and accesses information on Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 10. NTFS offers better methods of data protection and file recovery than the previous FAT file system versions.

Computer abbreviations, Delpart, Hard drive terms, HPFS, MFT

The Microsoft Manual of Style 4th edition states the redundant phrase “NTFS file system” is correct and you should not define NTFS as new technology file system or NT file system.

  • Additional information on NTFS.
  • How to find what file system is running on my hard drive.
  • Hard drive help and support.