I can not format NTFS. Is it a a failure or a feature?
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Might be a little late, but this is a common problem.. Solution is rather simple if you know what to look for.. In the My Computer folder, right-click on the removable drive in question, select Properties from the shortcut menu, and select the Hardware tab. There, select the drive in the list and press the Properties button.On the next screen, select the Policies tab, and there, select the Optimize for performance option. Now press OK a few times to close the windows, and try to format the drive again, the NTFS option should now appear in the list. You can format the drive with the NTFS system and use it to transfer large files, just remember to always use the Safely remove hardware icon in the taskbar notification area every time before physically unplugging the drive from the computer
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I formatted mine NTFS, so it only works well for PC. I think if you format FAT32 it should work across operating systems.
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Yes, but it has to be formatted to exFAT if you want the files to be over 4gbs. (NTFS also for Windows)
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Can't help with any specific advice as I am using my drive with a Mac, but I can't see why there would be a problem. If you received a drive pre-formatted for a Macintosh, then doubtless, you need to use a Windows program to reformat it. Good Luck!
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I put in my HDs so long ago, all three of them in three docks, I must have formatted in the docks since they never were in my PC. They are all NTFS now and they didn't come that way.
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I've had it for a while now, so I can't remember for sure. I believe it comes as FAT32 for complete compatibility across OS's, but formatting it to NTFS (which is what I did) takes all of 10 seconds by plugging it in, right-clicking on it and selecting "Format..." from the list. I like to use NTFS because it doesn't have the same file size restrictions of FAT32.
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I'm making an assumption that you are using Window XP. Vista, Win7, or Win8. If that is the case the USB should be formatted for NTFS. not FAT32.
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Depends on how it's formatted. FAT, FAT32, exFAT or NTFS. While the earlier three support older systems they're not as robust and reliable as NTFS. If you're strictly Windows you can use NTFS. So, it sounds like you got a 64Gb drive--- but, remember, you loose space when it's formatted depending on the FS Type.
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It only needs to be done if you want to save files over 4 GB. There may be some cases where FAT32 is preferred,such as plugging this drive into the USB port of a stand alone DVD player for avi, mp3 files,etc. They may requireFAT32 like a flash drive.To format to NTFS right click the external drive under My Computer.Then hit Format.
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Drives shouldn't have a problem functioning with either 32 bit or 64 bit. Programs are what cause incompatibility. If it doesn't work, reformat it (I'd recommend NTFS for Windows) and it should be fine.
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yes...ofcourse I did... format FAT32 to NTFS...PERFECT...LIKE THIS...I USE ...
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It depends on the Mac OS Newer (Past 5 Years) OS will recognize NTFS Format
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Yes, you need to format the drive. Search for: Ggparted partition editor it's free
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Yes, it comes from the factory formatted with FAT32 but you can reformat it with NTFS if desired or most any other system.
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I don't remember for sure. I think I used 'Convert e: /fs:ntfs' and it only took a few seconds, so even if it's not it's no big deal
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Please make sure which kind of partition you fomatted the drive before you insert to the devices (TV, Blu-ray) support them. (exFAT, FAT,FAT32 or NTFS etc)
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I don't know. I've been using 8G flash drives or an old WD Cavier 313000, 13G ide hard drive. I'm not sure if it's formatted in Fat/NFTS. Sorry!