RAR Files

[nightmare_ger]

Having a problem unpacking rar files. When I try to unpack them the program comes up with an error message saying that fat 32 drives only support files up to 4gb. I have a fat32 hard disk is there anyway around this problem other than buying another hard disk.

[ta2]

You need to convert your hard drive to NTFS.

Not sure how to do that without formatting tho. Try doing a google search for 'FAT32 to NTFS'.

[jonhildrum]

If your running WinME or earlier then you cannot convert since those operating systems do not support NTFS.

If your running WinXP then you can convert as follows:
Use Start --Programs ---> Accessories --> Command Prompt

Then at the command prompt type Convert C: /fs:ntfs

This will convert the C drive to ntfs file system. It is nondestructive.

Note: You cannot read an NTFS drive from a dos boot. Furthermore, if you have dual boot with a previous operating system like win98, then you may want to check the implications

[nightmare_ger]

Followed your instructions, after i type in what you said it comes up with:-

The type of file system is fat 32.

Enter current volume label for drive C.

I am running XP by the way.

[Gazorgan]

The only time you should get that message is if your trying to un-rar a DVDR image.

I forget where XP hides everything (and I mean they hide it on purpose as opposed to W2K), but Disk Manager will also do it.....re-boot required.

[nightmare_ger]

I have now successfully changed the file system on the hard drive from fat 32 to NTFS with no loss from the hard disk and performance seems a little better to. Thanks for all the help