4gb limit

[DVation]

im running winxp using fat32 file system and have found that when transcoding VOB files from a dvd into mpeg, i am limited to only 4gb. this is extremely annoying since i could get at least another 500mb of data on the dvd if my file system would just let me create a 4.5gb mpeg file. has anyone found a way to work around this annoying problem?

[Faustus]

Use NTFS, problem solved.

I've switched to NTFS and love it.

[Greg12]

yeah just use NTFS


I'm not sure of the exact command, I looked at windows.com

[pl82]

Like Fat32 NTFS is a files system common to Windows NT that has a lot less limitations then Fat32. Check your windows manual to see if your ver supports it.

[ChrisX]

Use NTFS, problem solved.

I've switched to NTFS and love it.

Does anyone have Windows 2000 in the computer? Any problems on 4GB limit?

Is NTFS available in Windows 2000, just like Windows XP?

[DVation]

ah darn, guess i should have done that before i installed everything on my drives...i'd be nervous to convert now, too afraid to lose the data, and too lazy to back up also, if i convert, say, my data drive (drive E to NTFS, can i still read and write from my winxp FAT32 drive? how about the other way around?

[energy80s]

Would a second HDD formatted for NTFS be recognised and actually work with Win98SE? Or do you have to have an XP/2000/NT Op System for it to work.

[EricB]

My understanding is that NTFS is only supported by Windows 2000 and XP. DVation, I haven't switched to XP yet, but I believe the file conversion process from FAT32 to NTFS is relatively painless. Might want to check some web links.

[tsrblu]

win98se cannot read NTFS on the same computer. that is a file system strictly limited to NT, 2K and XP pro (dont know for sure about XP home).

notice I said same computer... if you have 2 (or more) computers linked together you can use 98se on one computer to read the NTFS if the other computer is booted to win2k. (just a clarification).

My ripping computer is the only system in the house that uses NTFS for precisely that reason

[Ibme]

I haven't used files that large in NTFS, but it should handle the larger files as previous responses have indicated.

My advise is be careful converting to NTFS from FAT32.
I would backup the data first.
I have a strange situation on one of my drives.
The first partition is NTFS (10GB), second is FAT32 (50GB); WinXP sees the first partition (of course), but thinks the second is unformatted.
I almost blew the second partition away (did I mention it has 50gb of A/V files).
Funny thing is, I can see the data on the second partition if I boot into Win98SE. Go figure!
My course of action is to buy another drive, move the data off and THEN try other solutions (once the data is safe!).
Unfortunately, I can't see any of the NTFS partitions on the system from Win98 (naturally), so I can't move the data off that way.
I tried formating the new drive to FAT32 under XP, but it can only create FAT32 partitions up to 32GB. What's up with that?
I could format any size partition under Win98, so why the limitation in XP?
XP can see the Xlarge FAT32 partitions that were originally created under Win98SE, but it can't create them. Dumb!
I'll probably create a FAT32 partition under Win98SE on the new drive and then move the data over. XP should see the new partition. Then I'll redo the original drive in NTFS and then move the data back.
BTW, Partition Magic reports the second partition as unformatted also.
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I only included the previous info as preface to this:
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How large is your FAT32 partition, if it is larger than 32GB, I don't know what WinXP will do with it or to it.
If there is any question in you mind, I would backup your data before doing anything else.

Anyone else tried converting Xlarge FAT32 partitions?

[DVation]

my fat32 partition is a 2x20GB stripped raid array ...im nervous about converting

[Darr1960]

If you are scared to convert to NTFS here's a work around unfortunately it requires extra work on your part . get ulead VideoStudio 5 or 6
which has smart renderiing in which when the 4GB DV limit is reached it create another 4 GB file.. Then either use Videostudio to convert file to
MPEG2 which I don't recommend but try it you may like Ulead MPEG converter , or load all DV files into Tempgenc convert the DV files to MPEG2 then join them using the merge/cut in the tools menu.. then burn using to VCD/SVCD or DVD authoring software...

[tsrblu]

Anyone else tried converting Xlarge FAT32 partitions?

I did not convert a partition to NTFS, formatted it (40GB) when I realized that was the problem.
converting is tricky, I will grant you that. if the computer freezes or otherwise fouls things up, you could lose both (all) partitions.

make sure you have backups, or try on a fresh drive.

The first partition is NTFS (10GB), second is FAT32 (50GB); WinXP sees the first partition (of course), but thinks the second is unformatted.

wow have not seen that problem before. you might try ( this forum )
they know lots and lots there too.

[EricB]

Darr1960

The problem I have is when trying to author the DVD, Ulead wants to create an image file which (if you use the DVD capacity) is larger than 4G. The software always comes up with an error if your program is close to 4G let alone 4.7G.

[TheInformer]

FAT32 = 4 gigabyte file size limit
NTFS = 4 terabyte file size limit

Win 95osr2/98/98SE/ME/XP can use FAT32.
Win NT/2K/XP (home and pro) can use NTFS.

If WinXP runs under FAT32, it only sees FAT32 drives (I believe).
If WinXP runs under NTFS, it can see both FAT32 and NTFS drives.

I have my 20 gig hard drive partitioned into 2 drives -
13 gigs for Win 98SE and 7 gigs for WinXP.

Win 98SE runs under FAT32, and WinXP runs under NTFS. The drive is set up to dual boot which means I can choose which OS gets loaded at startup.

I use WinXP for capturing and encoding of video data. Win98SE is what I use for everything else (TV, internet, games, etc).

[EricB]

The Informer,

Did you start with a Win98 operating system and add XP using Partition Magic and Boot Magic? Could you give a little background on the process and any potential warnings?

Also, when do you choose the NTFS format for the XP partition, during installation or afterwards as a convert process?

Finally, I assume in Win98 you can't "see" the XP partition. Is there any problem when in XP copying files to and from the Win98 partition?

Thanks.

[TheInformer]

EricB - let's take this bit by bit, ok?

Did you start with a Win98 operating system and add XP using Partition Magic and Boot Magic? Could you give a little background on the process and any potential warnings?

I formatted and partitioned the drive via a DOS boot disk. Win98SE was installed next. Now, you need 98 installed before you put in the Win 2K/XP CD so that it is recognised. Upon installing 2K/XP to a separate partition, the option to dual boot will present itself.

Also, when do you choose the NTFS format for the XP partition, during installation or afterwards as a convert process?

I installed WinXP on a FAT32 partition. After installation, I used it to format a 60 gig HD as NTFS for video capturing purposes. Since the main reason I was using NTFS was for capturing large files, there was no reason to convert the WinXP partition over. A nice side effect is that Win 98SE can still read the WinXP partition and I can copy files over if need be 98SE --> XP.

Finally, I assume in Win98 you can't "see" the XP partition. Is there any problem when in XP copying files to and from the Win98 partition?

Win 98SE cannot "see" any NTFS partitions/drives unless you use a program called NTFSforDOS/Win. That program installs a driver that allows Win 98SE to see and read/write to an NTFS partition/drive. A bit of caution though - at times the driver made my system flaky so I dropped it.

[leohong]

I have transferred my 27gig hard drive from fat32 to NTFS without lossing anything. Since then I have been capturing 14 to 20 gigs of video at a time with no problem.
Leo