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    i am working on a DVR(digital video recorder) apllication which uses a 40 GB hard disk for storing streaming MPEG4 data,as the max file size in FAT32 system cam me 4GB(3.99 GB), and the recording stops at that time, i need some tricks as how to over come this problem and i can't change the file systems(FAT32to NTFS etc)
    someone cn help me how to split and rejoin the streaming video(MPEG4)
    or any other patch, i can't use other software tools also
    if possible help with some codes

    thanks
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    Why can't you convert to NTFS? Since you didn't fill in your computer details, I assume it's because you are not using XP....

    There's really no way around it. That I know of.
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    Does your capturing application allow you to split files at 4 gig.?

    I use InterVideo MSI PVS (Personal Video Station ) with my card, and that is a default setting with 98SE, have not tried it with 2000 or XP so it may not default there.

    I do believe it is not possible to make a larger file with FAT 32 due to 32 bit numbering and cluster size, and think only 28 bits are actually used to count clusters.

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    The only solution for the FAT32 file size limitation is NTFS.
    "There is nothing in the world more helpless and irresponsible and depraved than a man in the depths of an ether binge, and I knew we'd get into that rotten stuff pretty soon." -- Raoul Duke
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  5. A couple of choices...

    1 - good) Change your OS so that you can use a better file system. FAT32 should not be used for video, you'll regret it soon enough. Both NT/XP/Mac/Linux will work fine.

    2 - not so good) Change your capturing application so that it limits capture to less than 4 G.
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