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vwsport80
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20. May 2005 @ 09:25 |
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I could really use some help from ppl who know. I was trying to burn a dvd game, when it started a pop-up said something about my FAT system and how the file couldn't be larger than 4 GB. I had to seperate the file in order for it to even start. I have a suspicion that the initial set-up of the hardrive may have something to do with this. I know that you can format a HDD in sucha way that you can redo the FAT system, but I don't know how to do it. Any help is apprecitated. Thanks in advance.
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20. May 2005 @ 09:40 |
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What you want to do is re-format and convert the hdd to NFTS format.
Then you will be able to have files larger than 4gb.
This is standard for windows xp.
It might not be compatible with older systems (win95,98).
Good luck :)
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\>convert /?
Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename] [/NoSecurity] [/X]
volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon),
mount point, or volume name.
/FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be converted to NTFS.
/V Specifies that Convert should be run in verbose mode.
/CvtArea:filename
Specifies a contiguous file in the root directory to be
the place holder for NTFS system files.
/NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and directories security
settings to be accessible by everyone.
/X Forces the volume to dismount first if necessary.
All opened handles to the volume would then be invalid.
Possunt Quia Posse Videntur. This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 20. May 2005 @ 09:41
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vwsport80
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20. May 2005 @ 12:16 |
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Jizmak~
Thanks for your response. I'm running Windows XP and I think the HDD is in FAT 32. As far as I know, you can't change it unless you do a special format that brings the HDD back to all 0's (like it should come from a company). Also, I don't have a start-up disk, in order to format, I have to insert the set-up disk and start the set-up. It will detect that I already have an OS and asked if I want to format and load the "new" OS. I don't have a chance to get to DOS at that point. Any ideas? Thanks.
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20. May 2005 @ 12:45 |
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goto start run
type cmd.
(A dos prompt will come up.)
now you can use the convert command.
Assuming your HDD is c: you would type this.(at command prompt)
convert c: /fs:nfts /v
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20. May 2005 @ 12:53 |
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Jizmak,
Do you know where i can find a tutorial on formatting a drive from FAT32 to NTSC where does will not wipe your drive clean?
I know when i installed a second hard drive in my system and converted it using the Windows XP converter in the control panel, it wipes the drive completely clean of everything including the OS. It is just blank. That is what i wanted to do because i was going to use it for burning games and movies, but just for kicks i would like to know how to convert one and not lose the information on the drive.
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20. May 2005 @ 13:07 |
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@ - 'Steimy'~
Impossible.
the disk has to be re-formatted to be converted.
I would say backup all your important information,
Then convert your drive.
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20. May 2005 @ 13:11 |
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thats what i thought too, but then someone on here said they could change it o ntfs from a fat file type without reformatting. i dont remember how exactly, or the link but i know i saw it on here, maybe thatll work
PS3 60GB (160GB)
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beto1nr
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20. May 2005 @ 16:19 |
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I had to convert from FAT32 to NTFS to deal with large files also. I learned how to do it by reading a book that states;
in the command propmt type (in my case c): convert c:/fs:ntfs
Then press ENTER and follow the onscreen instructions that come afterwards.
I used that method and I lost NO information on my HDD.
The author cautions that "Even though Convert can change a FAT or FAT32 volume without destroying
data, you should back up the volume before you convert. You just never know when things might go wrong".
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20. May 2005 @ 16:32 |
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yea, no doubt you should back up your data, whenever your doing something big like this
PS3 60GB (160GB)
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vwsport80
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23. May 2005 @ 18:20 |
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Well, I tried to convert, but it siad that the conversion from fat32 to nfts is not available. I'm really stummped. Any ideas?
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Auslander
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23. May 2005 @ 18:35 |
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i can only think of two things:
1) get your hands on a Windows XP disc, backup your stuff, and reformat in the NFTS format
2) buy a second hard drive, format that as NFTS with a Windows XP disc, and import all your important data from the old hard drive to the new.
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vwsport80
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23. May 2005 @ 18:50 |
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I just re-formatted and I never had the chance to choose NFTS or FAT. I have to format from the set-up screen because I don't have a start up disk. I really don't have the money to buy another HDD and this one is only a couple of months old. I don't know why I can't convert it. I could really uise some help. Thanks.
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Auslander
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23. May 2005 @ 18:56 |
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do you have a windows 98 disc or anything else that would let you use /fdisk when your compie first starts up?
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vwsport80
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23. May 2005 @ 19:16 |
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I have a stratup disk, but I don't think it works, or at least not very well. I can try it, but that would be the only way to get to fdisk. Would I be able to convert from there and would I have to re-format again?
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vwsport80
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23. May 2005 @ 19:20 |
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Nevermind, I'm dyslexic. I'm so sorry. I was putting nfts instead. Thank you for everyones help. Sorry again.
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23. May 2005 @ 23:51 |
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the only reason you would need to go through the hassle of changing to ntfs,is if you downloading games which are over 4 gb,and you cant unpack them,or you are tring to copy movies over 4gb in size
if you are not,there is no need
FAT32 is perfectly capable of copying games over 4GB
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7. July 2005 @ 01:16 |
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i have windows ME can someone tell how to convert my hard drive?
also when it converts does files get deleted?
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