meow2222@care2.com wrote:
> VWWall wrote:
>> Citizen Bob wrote:
>>> On 24 Oct 2006 01:02:18 -0700, meow2222@care2.com wrote:
>
>>>> FAT32 has some strange issues
>
>>> What is the maximum file size with FAT32?
>
>> 4GB minus two bytes.
>
> FAT32 max partition size is 30G, which is its biggest limitation.

Using WindowsXP, it won't let you create a partition larger than 32G.
Formatted elsewhere, larger FAT32 partitions work fine in WindowsXP.
FAT32 can support a maximum disk size of approximately 8 terabytes

> Maybe you dont need the features of ntfs and fat32's limitations arent
> a problem. FAT32 does give more OS options than ntfs, handy if dual
> booting, running dos apps, or swapping discs with winDOS systems.

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