fat32 harddrives

[Goku]

when i installed the newer version of dvd decrypter and ran the program, the log file said:

"W 23:33:26 Drive C:\ (FAT32) does not support files > 4 GB"

whch means that my harddrive (file allocation table) won't support any file bigger than 4 gigabytes. i just thought there might be somebody out there who knows a way to bypass this problem or could at least explain why this has to happen.

[bottle-necked]

That drive is formatted FAT32 and FAT32 has a file size limit of about 4GB. If you're using WindowsXP or Windows2K you can convert this drive to NTSF file system which has no file size limit.

I believe there are programs that can get around the file size limit of FAT32, but I don't think DVD Decrypter is one of them. I'm not sure.

What operating system are you using? Win98, Win2K, or WinXP? If other than Win98 the Windows Help File can explain how to convert this drive. It might be as easy as right clicking on the drive and choosing "Properties" then "Tools" then "Convert".

Good luck

[Goku]

im running on windows xp. i dont think u can convert without having to format the harddrive which im not doing cos i got tons of stuff which im not getting rid of. btw tried to format my second harddrive (which is empty now) but i couldnt because it said windows cannot format this drive. quit any utilities that might be using this drive and make sure no window is displaying the contents of the drive. can someone help me on this please.

[bottle-necked]

XP/Windows 2000 Convert To NTFS Without Losing Saved Data
1) Go to run and type cmd.

2) Type convert c: /fs:ntfs /v ("c" being the letter of the drive you want to convert to NTFS.

3) You will be asked to type the volume name of the current FAT32 volume you want to convert to NTFS. Type it in...

4) You will need to reboot the system for the file system conversion to process...

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/archive/39/2002/12/3/366


The following from Windows Help:

To convert a volume to NTFS from the command prompt
Open Command Prompt.
In the command prompt window, type
convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs

For example, typing convert D: /fs:ntfs would format drive D: with the ntfs format.

Notes

To open command prompt, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
You can convert FAT or FAT32 volumes to NTFS with this command.

[GeoPappas]

You can also use PowerQuest PartitionMagic to convert partitions without losing any of your files/data.

[p0rnLiME]

I though DVD Decrypter had a "splitt file" option under Tools ->Settings->Iso Read Mode?

Anyway, I don't care, cause I'm not "fat"!

[Goku]

apart from ntfs harddrives allowing files bigger than 4gb, are there any other differences between the two types fat32 and ntfs and why r there two types any way.

[Solarjetman]

apart from ntfs harddrives allowing files bigger than 4gb, are there any other differences between the two types fat32 and ntfs and why r there two types any way.

NTFS has more security features than FAT32. It also allows for user quotas and makes better use of very large drives.

FAT is used when different operating systems need to access the same drive. It is a more widely used standard. It is also used when using small disk drives.

[freestyler]

just rip in file mode

[Goku]

just rip in file mode

when converting with tmpegenc the program says stream writing error because of the 4 gig limitation so its not just dvd decrypter im having problems with.

also ive read your posts and decided to look in the windows help and support and it said this next to fat32:

"In Windows XP, you can format a FAT32 volume up to 32 GB only."
what does this mean anyone?

[Goku]

one more important note i forgot to ask, will converting my harddrive from fat32 to ntfs affect the warranty on my computer?

[ClayBuster]

one more important note i forgot to ask, will converting my harddrive from fat32 to ntfs affect the warranty on my computer?

No it will not.

[stiltman]

one more important note i forgot to ask, will converting my harddrive from fat32 to ntfs affect the warranty on my computer?

Nope, but remember that you'll no longer be able to access that hard drive from a standard win98 DOS boot disk. You'll need to learn a little more about system recoverys and stuff. Not trying to scare you, just giving you a headsup....

google for winternals and or systernals....I swear by these tools

[Ripper2860]

The FAT32 32GB limit is for a partition. With WINXP using FAT32 you cannot natively exceed 32GB for any logical drive or partition. However, there may be 3rd party software that works around this limitation.

The 4GB FAT32 limit is for FILE SIZE. The 32GB FAT32 limit is for PARTITION or LOGICAL DRIVE size.

[Goku]

Nope, but remember that you'll no longer be able to access that hard drive from a standard win98 DOS boot disk.

well i have got two 160gb harddrives so i only need to convert one of them. if i converted my d: drive to ntfs and left my c: drive fat32 would i still be able to use the boot disc then?

[stiltman]

Your DOS(Win98) boot disk will see the FAT32 drive "C:\" but it wont see the NTFS drive.

[Goku]

i dont know if my bootdisc is a win 98 dos bootdisc. i looked through the user manual i got with the pc and it didnt mention anything about win98 dos boot disc. can anyone help me with this and if u wanna know what computer i have, i have a time computer.

[ChrisX]

The FAT32 32GB limit is for a partition. With WINXP you cannot natively exceed 32GB for any logical drive or partition. However, there may be 3rd party software that works around this limitation.

The 4GB FAT32 limit is for FILE SIZE. The 32GB FAT32 limit is for PARTITION or DRIVE size.

This is for FAT32, not NTFS.

[Goku]

The FAT32 32GB limit is for a partition. With WINXP you cannot natively exceed 32GB for any logical drive or partition. However, there may be 3rd party software that works around this limitation.

but both my harddrives are 160gb and they are both fat32

[Ripper2860]

Read this info. It should clarify (or further confuse) the matter.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppr...c_fil_tdrn.asp

The crux of the matter is: The FAT32 partititon limit size for a partition CREATED by WINXP is 32GB. If the partition was created by another O/S (i.e. Win98 or via a Win98 boot disk) the size limit is considerably higher. WinXP can read larger FAT32 partitions, it just cannot create and format them.

The 4GB file size limit for FAT32 stands, irregardless.