tring to transfer files

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by oldtimey, Nov 20, 2009.

  1. oldtimey

    oldtimey Private E-2

    tring to transfer files from comp. hd to a simpletec 500g usb hd to back up.
    says anything over 4g is to large for destination file. is fat 32 any help??:confused
     
    oldtimey, Nov 20, 2009
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  2. ~Q~

    ~Q~ Command Sergeant Major

    Hi old timey, it sounds like you need to format the HDD to NTFS before transferring your files to it because FAT can't handle files over 4GB.

    TIP: DON'T use the "Quick format" option! it's worth waiting the extra 5-10 mins... Trust me ;)


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    ~Q~, Nov 20, 2009
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  3. thesmokingun

    thesmokingun MajorGeek

    thesmokingun, Nov 20, 2009
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