when i transfer file of 24 GB or more from my laptop to External hard drivei get error saying files size is to big to transfer
- Thread starter mkadam
- Start date
That external drive must be FAT32 format which has a limit of 4GB.
To load larger files it needs to be NTFS format.
However reformatting the drive wipes out all current data on the drive so you need a copy/backup of any files/directories.
With Windows 8 you can verify the format of the external drive by going to Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Computer Management and clicking on Disk Management under Storage.
To reformat the drive go to Computer right click on the external drive click format the next screen should have NTFS as default. Un-Check Quick Format then Click start.
It will take a while depending on size.
To load larger files it needs to be NTFS format.
However reformatting the drive wipes out all current data on the drive so you need a copy/backup of any files/directories.
With Windows 8 you can verify the format of the external drive by going to Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Computer Management and clicking on Disk Management under Storage.
To reformat the drive go to Computer right click on the external drive click format the next screen should have NTFS as default. Un-Check Quick Format then Click start.
It will take a while depending on size.
TRENDING THREADS
-
News Nintendo obliterates 8,535 Yuzu repos — Nintendo's most effective DMCA takedown campaign in years- Started by Admin
- Replies: 11
-
Question Do i need a bios update for new h410m h v2 for used i3 10105f?
- Started by Lone_1
- Replies: 10
-
News AMD's gaming revenue nosedives 48%, not expected to recover until 2025
- Started by Admin
- Replies: 38
-
Question MSI B360M teaming with a 8700 non-k, vrm problems?
- Started by vipa415
- Replies: 8
-
News Windows 11 market share declines as users seemingly shift back to Windows 10
- Started by Admin
- Replies: 48
-
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram