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FAT16 is an early file system developed by Microsoft as part of the File Allocation Table (FAT) family. In FAT16, the "16" signifies that it uses 16-bit file allocation table entries to store information about files and folders on the disk. This file system is mainly used in older operating systems like MS-DOS and early versions of Windows, as well as in some smaller storage devices such as floppy disks and some USB flash drives. The maximum partition size supported by FAT16 is typically 2GB, though some implementations might restrict it to less than 4GB. Due to its limitations, including inadequate support for large files and high-capacity hard drives, FAT16 has been superseded by more modern file systems like FAT32 and NTFS. However, FAT16 may still be utilized in situations where compatibility with multiple operating systems or older devices is required for simple file sharing.

Daisy Updated August 27, 2019 Resource | How-To Article

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What is FAT16? Data Recovery Wizard can easily recover deleted, lost and inaccessible files or folders from FAT16 disk drives.

Uses 16-bit entries to address clusters in the File Allocation Table. Typically used by DOS and Windows 95 systems.

A 16-bit DOS and Windows file system (see FAT) that adjusts the cluster size to the size of the disk. Cluster sizes range from 4KB (for disks up to 127MB) to 4KB (for 255MB), 8KB (for 511MB), 16KB (for 1GB), and 32KB (for disks up to 2GB). The maximum partition size for FAT16 is 2GB.

FAT16 Data Recovery Software

Data Recovery Wizard tool for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/Windows 7 to recover lost files from external hard drive, hardware RAID, hard disk, USB drive, SD card, memory card, etc due to deletion, formatting, RAW partition, virus attack, system crash, etc.