? about NTFS vs FAT..

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Hi Guys,

There is a 4GB file limit on the FAT correct? So if I use window's backup
on windows 2000 Pro and backup something that will be more than 4 GB, would
it work or not?

Also, I am hearing that FAT is a little quicker than the NTFS, but NTFS is
more reliable? Can anyone expand? Thanks guys..
 
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There is a 4GB file limit on the FAT correct? So if I use window's backup
on windows 2000 Pro and backup something that will be more than 4 GB, would
it work or not?
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FAT16 has about a 2 gig limit. but you'll probably be using FAT32 which has
a 64GIG limit?? or thereabouts.
 
db said:
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FAT16 has about a 2 gig limit. but you'll probably be using FAT32 which has
a 64GIG limit?? or thereabouts.
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The file size limit for FAT32 is 4GB :-)
 
What kind of files are over 4 Gbyte? Normal files are not that lagre.
Files are usually compressed and placed in CAB files or something like that.
Either that or a Database is used.
 
FuzionMan said:
Hi Guys,

There is a 4GB file limit on the FAT correct? So if I use window's
backup on windows 2000 Pro and backup something that will be more than 4
GB, would it work or not?
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Where are you backing up the files? And does it make the backup one large
file or just move them somewhere? Unless you're editing video, there isn't
much chance you have single files over 4GB.
 
FuzionMan said:
There is a 4GB file limit on the FAT correct? So if I use
window's backup on windows 2000 Pro and backup something that
will be more than 4 GB, would it work or not?
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Never, ever, use Microsofts backup systems. Ever since DOS 1.0
later versions have not been able to restore from older version
backups, losing many files in the process.

You would be better advised to look into ARJ. I think the URL is:

<http://www.arjsoftware.com>

but a quick google will check that. It is free for personal use.
 
My system backup file is over 36GB :-)

Duddley DooRight said:
What kind of files are over 4 Gbyte? Normal files are not that lagre.
Files are usually compressed and placed in CAB files or something like that.
Either that or a Database is used.
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well my HD is setup using NTFS but I want to backup my hard drive onto
another computer through the LAN using the same OS , w2k Pro, but using
FAT32 instead of NTFS. It's going to be over 10GB's so that is why I ask
the question.... will FAT32 handle it?

Also, I didn't look to see if windows backup had the option to backup to
several files up to 4 GB's instead of one single huge file...

I need to replace the hard drive because it's clicking more often and seems
to be very sluggish. I want to backup before it dies....
 
Well to be honest I haven't had any trouble with win2k's backup utility...
I've used it before and did well....Thanks for the tip though..
 
FAT32 won't be able to handle this big a file, but a lot of utilities used
for backups (Ghost for one) will automatically break the file into
approximately 2GB chunks (unless otherwise specified) when the backup is
created :-)


FuzionMan said:
well my HD is setup using NTFS but I want to backup my hard drive onto
another computer through the LAN using the same OS , w2k Pro, but using
FAT32 instead of NTFS. It's going to be over 10GB's so that is why I ask
the question.... will FAT32 handle it?

Also, I didn't look to see if windows backup had the option to backup to
several files up to 4 GB's instead of one single huge file...

I need to replace the hard drive because it's clicking more often and seems
to be very sluggish. I want to backup before it dies....
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: Hi Guys,
:
: There is a 4GB file limit on the FAT correct? So if I use window's
backup
: on windows 2000 Pro and backup something that will be more than 4 GB,
would
: it work or not?
:
: Also, I am hearing that FAT is a little quicker than the NTFS, but NTFS is
: more reliable? Can anyone expand? Thanks guys..
:
:
:
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Suggest you try Microsoft sites for info they have a (in my opinion) fairly
well written comparison of the differences and characteristics of FAT,
FAT32 and NFTS. If I remember correctly Partition size maxes are 4GB, 32GB
and a couple of terabytes for NTFS. I read somewhere there is also a new
format to be released by Microsoft in the not too distant future.

If you are using windows XP you have to be careful when setting up
partitions as there are a number of automatic defaults that you have to work
to override.

claus
 
If you format your harddisk into NTFS (New technollogy fie system) format it
will take a longer time. This is NT technology. Many computer shop will
format FAT32 for you as it takes a shorter time. But NTFS is more stable.
If your computer hang it can just restart, but if you are using FAT32 it
will have to do a scandisk very troublesome. For video editing it is better
to use NTFS formatted harddisk.
 
well my HD is setup using NTFS but I want to backup my hard drive onto
another computer through the LAN using the same OS , w2k Pro, but using
FAT32 instead of NTFS. It's going to be over 10GB's so that is why I ask
the question.... will FAT32 handle it?

Also, I didn't look to see if windows backup had the option to backup to
several files up to 4 GB's instead of one single huge file...

I need to replace the hard drive because it's clicking more often and seems
to be very sluggish. I want to backup before it dies....
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There is the 4 gig limit in file size, but all is not lost. Get
NovaDisk from Novastor. It will break your backup into 4gb (or smaller
if you tell it to) chunks when it stores to your drive. Free
evaluation download on their site. Might be the best alternative
 
kony said:
Uncompressed (or long) Video, especially captures.
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But most people who are experienced with video use either batch or scene
captures. There is no good reason to work with giant clips like that.
Unless you're creating very long videos, fat32 isn't an issue and most
people render the =big= video back to the DV/firewire anyway. I've edited
hours of video on fat32 and never had any issues.
 
But most people who are experienced with video use either batch or scene
captures. There is no good reason to work with giant clips like that.
Unless you're creating very long videos, fat32 isn't an issue and most
people render the =big= video back to the DV/firewire anyway. I've edited
hours of video on fat32 and never had any issues.
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True, yet that was just one of very few ways to end up with such huge
files, except for backups.


Dave
 
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