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== FAT32 4GB Size Limitation ==Transferring a 4GB or larger file to a USB flash drive or memory cardWhy can't I transfer a 4GB or larger file to my USB flash drive or memory card?This is due to FAT32 limitation. Files larger than 4GB can NOT be stored on a FAT32 volume. Formatting the flash drive as exFAT or NTFS will resolve this issue.WARNING: Backup your data. Formatting will delete all the data in your device.SOLUTION 1 - Format in exFATexFAT file system that allows a single file larger than 4GB to be stored on the device. This file system is also compatible with Mac.Windows 7 and Mac OS 10.6.6 and higher are compatible with exFAT out of the box. Older operating systems may need a patch installed for exFAT compatibility.NOTE: exFAT file system is NOT compatible with some host devices such as TV, game systems, older operating systems, car stereos etc.Formatting a drive in exFAT1. Double-click on My Computer.2. Right-click on the flash drive or memory card, then select Format.3. In the File System list, click exFAT.4. Click Start.5. Click OK to start formatting.Click Here for Instructions to format with MacSOLUTION 2 - Format in NTFSWARNING:- Formatting the device as NTFS will make it unwriteable on a Mac computer. Most Mac computers can read NTFS, but not write.- NTFS is a journaled file system, this creates more read/write activities. Therefore, it MAY decrease life expectancy of your device.- Once the device is formatted as NTFS, you MUST use "Safely Remove Hardware" to remove your device.STEP 1 - Optimize the flash drive for performance1. Plug in the device to the PC.2. Open The Computer Management Consolea) Windows 8b) Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 73. On the Left side select Device Manager4. On the right side expand Disk Drives5. Right-click on the flash drive, then select Properties.6. Click the Policy tab.7. Select Optimize for performance, then click OK.STEP 2 - Format the flash drive1. Double-click My Computer.2. Right-click on the flash drive, then select Format.3. In the File system list, click NTFS.4. Click Start.5. Click OK to start formatting.
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