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Unable to extract .rar files
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footman
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15. December 2004 @ 11:32 |
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Hi,
I'm hoping someone may be able to help me out of my predicament.
I am trying to extract several .rar files (84 to be exact) using WinRAR. The file is 4.13GB and when it reaches 100% I get a warning saying:-
"There is not enough space on the disk. Write error: only NTFS file system supports files larger than 4GB"
Any help would be appreciated.
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ScubaPete
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15. December 2004 @ 11:41 |
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Well footman, it seems you're running a FAT32 filing system on your PC and as such you're limited to 4 GB of space.
It's easy and safe to convert dfrom FAT32 to NTFS and your HD will also be managed better to boot. Come into the 21st Century, it's a nice place to be -
Ya have FAT32 and the 4 Gig ceiling is killing you right ? You really want to backup your DVD's but your filing system is putting the "Kabash" on you so far -
Someone has told you, you must change something in OR on your HD and it?s causing you to sweat bullets. It sounds MAJOR. It?s not -
You haven?t made a backup of your HD for a Long, long, really long time and you?re worried that messing with your HD could ruin the world as you know it. - Well one of theses days you really need to backup your PC but for this operation, you?ll be able to squeek by. Ya know, ya really do need to do that backup thingie (lol), but you've never had the time to do it. I understand, really I do and guess what there Alfie, you don't really have to do it now. I haven?t heard of anyone's PC experiencing an atomic melt down, killing their owner with radioactive poisoning or losing even a single file when upgrading FAT32 to NTFS. It?s the right move -
No worries mate, you?re just a little bit behind the times is all -
No trouble converting your HD from FAT32 to NTFS, it?s safe and fast.
Hey, take a second and learn something about it -
This is a good place to start, it compares both file systems and their performance -
http://www.ntfs.com/ntfs_vs_fat.htm
(Be sure to check the comparison of the 2 at the bottom of the page) -
Ok, feel better ? You?re about to be brought into the light -
This program is called Partition Magic 8 is simple and easy and best of all - you download the trial version so it costs you Nada, Zip, Zilch as in free. (It?s a good thing, right ? Yep, you bet.)
http://www.soft32.com/download_151.html
Let me know how you make out, OK ?
Cheers,
Pete
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footman
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16. December 2004 @ 09:31 |
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Hallelujah, I have seen the light. I am now back in the 21st Centuary!
I downloaded the trial version of Partition Magic 8 but was unable to use this to convert the FAT 32 file to NTFS - probably something to do with it only being a trial version.
However, once I knew what the problem was I was able to use the C: Prompt to convert.
Many thanks for your help Pete, keep up the good work!!
Neil.
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ScubaPete
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16. December 2004 @ 14:53 |
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Congrats Neil,
It's not time to leave just yet, hang out iffin you have the time, snoop around to some of the other forums, checkout the "Safety Valve", there's usually something in the "Wacko" category going on there - OR check out our forums on Digital Camcorders, Photography, Home Theater components, Games, p2p topics or even Cellular phones.
Always feel free to stop back here at "Newbie Central" and pickup a few more pointers or tricks to make your computer work a bit easier -
(NO, somebody isn't coming by your house to type for you. He's booked up until June, 2009) I was suggesting something in the line of a shortcut we may have come up with (it happens from time to time) OR a new proggy you might want to try - Ya never know . . . .
We'll lQQk for you later, OK ?
Till then,
Sea Ya - - - Pete :D)
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djgeejay
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26. December 2004 @ 01:07 |
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Ok i have a question
I recently got a 4.5gb ISO image in rar files, and recieved the follwing error:
" There is not enough space on the disk.
! Write error: only NTFS file system supports files larger than 4 GB"
Now upon researching this error i formatted one of my partitions which the file resided, using the command prompt CONVERT utility. Now in win explorer it says the partition has the NTFS file system, yet i still get this error even though the partition is now NTFS?
Any idea's or help would be greatly appreciated thanks for your help!
Geejay
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capone1
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1. January 2005 @ 09:14 |
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yeah i have the same problem... can anyone figure out a solution ?
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djgeejay
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4. January 2005 @ 02:28 |
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Hey Capone1
Here's is how i solved it - I just used a different program to uncompact the file. I tried over and over again until it reached 96%.8 only to have it repeat the same error even after formatting to NTFS.
I used 7-Zip file manager
http://www.7-zip.org/
solved all my problems and typically such an easy solution. :-P
Hope it works for you and others alike!
dj_geejay
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Sw5272
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5. January 2005 @ 13:45 |
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Hi,
I am trying to extract several .rar files using WinRAR. The file is 4.3GB and when it reaches 100% I get a warning saying:-
"There is not enough space on the disk. Write error: only NTFS file system supports files larger than 4GB"
I have tired 7-zip program named below.
When I used it. It also failed.
HELP please.
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ScubaPete
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5. January 2005 @ 15:25 |
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footman,
You require a proggy named WinRar,, just "goggle" for it - it's easy to find -
It's a comreession proggy like WinZip BUT many think it's much better -
cheers,
Pete :)
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footman
Junior Member
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5. January 2005 @ 15:38 |
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Hi Sw5272,
Sounds as if you have the same problem I did. As ScubaPete suggested (see above) you need to change from a FAT32 filing system to an NTFS system.
Follow the guide above, its really simple and there is nothing to worry about, honest!!
Neil.
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Sw5272
Newbie
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6. January 2005 @ 07:10 |
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What guide? (1) I already have winrar. (2) I read all that's above and I am still in the same place I started. Just now I have a few more programs on my system. Partition 8 & 7-zip. Neither have done a thing.
Give me a step by step.
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Veblin
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6. January 2005 @ 07:46 |
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RedAnt
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6. January 2005 @ 08:29 |
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NTFS is also a more efficient file system than FAT 32.
Also don't forget to defrag your system every so often, this helps keep your PC running well.(check out Diskeeper it's better than the defragmentaion tool that comes with windows.)
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 6. January 2005 @ 08:32
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Sw5272
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6. January 2005 @ 11:12 |
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Ok, my operations system is still win98SE. Do I need to get winxp before I can make any corrections.
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