No, FAT32 does not support more file formats than NTFS. In fact, NTFS is a more advanced file system that supports larger file sizes, more file types, and additional features like file permissions, encryption, and journaling. FAT32 is limited to a maximum file size of 4 GB and has a maximum volume size of 8 TB, while NTFS can handle much larger files and volumes. Thus, NTFS is generally more versatile and capable than FAT32.
No NTFS is the only file system capable of encryption
Encryption is available in the NTFS file system but not in FAT32 primarily due to the advanced features and capabilities of NTFS. NTFS was designed with security and permissions in mind, allowing for individual file encryption through the Encrypting File System (EFS). In contrast, FAT32 is a simpler file system that lacks the structure needed to support such security features, focusing instead on broader compatibility and ease of use across different operating systems. As a result, FAT32 does not include built-in encryption capabilities.
FAT32 can be used by more operating systems then NTFS. In order to use NTFS the computer must be formatted with the NTFS file system. NTFS systems are able to read both NTFS and FAT32. FAT32 systems cannot read NTFS.
FAT32 is limited to 4 GB files. Files on NTFS can be up to 2 terabytes in size. Another advantage WIndows 2000 would have with NTFS is the support of file permissions. File permissions can stop different accounts from modifying files and folders that don't belong to them. FAT32 does not support file permissions, leaving users free to view,modify, or delete each other's files.
You can convert the entire filesystem to NTFS by running in a shell window ntfs C: or ntfs C:\
Largest file size is 4GB on FAT32. File size is virtually unlimited on NTFS.
FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS.
NTFS FAT FAT32
Windows XP natively supports FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS. Other file systems, such as HPFS, JFS, ext2/3, and ReiserFS can be supported through an IFS (Installable File System).
NTFS (New Technology File System) FAT (File Allocation Table)
Win2K is based on the same file system called as NTFS as of NT. But Win2K can also be set up using FAT32 file system a predecessor of NTFS. NTFS allows us to use long file names and is much faster than FAT32 file system.
NTFS is the file system that windows XP uses; I know that much. NTFS can handle bigger files than FAT32. FAT32 can handle 2GB files maximum. (So I'm told)