When you get the error message "File is too large for the destination file system," it means that the file you are trying to copy or move is too large for the destination file system. Here are some possible solutions to fix this error:
1. Format the destination drive with NTFS: This error usually occurs when you are trying to copy a large file to a drive that is formatted with the FAT32 file system, which has a file size limit of 4GB. To fix this, you can format the destination drive with NTFS file system, which has a much higher file size limit. However, formatting the drive will erase all data on it, so make sure to backup your data before formatting.
2. Use a file compression tool: If you cannot format the destination drive or do not want to lose the data on it, you can use a file compression tool such as WinRAR or 7-Zip to compress the large file into multiple smaller parts that can be copied to the destination drive. After copying, you can extract the compressed file on the destination drive.
3. Use a cloud storage service: If you do not want to compress the file or do not have a destination drive with sufficient space, you can use a cloud storage service such as Google Drive or Dropbox to upload the file and download it on the destination computer.
4. Split the large file: If the file is not compressed, you can also use a file splitter tool such as HJ-Split or GSplit to split the large file into smaller parts and copy them to the destination drive. After copying, you can use the same tool to merge the parts back into the original file.
5. Use a different file system: If none of the above solutions work, you can consider using a different file system such as exFAT, which has a higher file size limit than FAT32 but does not have some of the limitations of NTFS. However, not all devices and operating systems support exFAT, so make sure to check the compatibility before using it.
Converting a FAT32 file system to NTFS can be done using the Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows. Here are the steps:
Note: Before proceeding with the conversion, it's important to backup all important data as the conversion process may result in data loss.
- Press the Windows key + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".
- Type the command "convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs" and hit Enter. For example, if you want to convert the D: drive, you would type "convert d: /fs:ntfs".
- The system will ask you to confirm the conversion. Type "Y" and hit Enter.
- The conversion process will start, which may take a while depending on the size of the drive.
- Once the conversion is complete, the system will prompt you to restart your computer.
Note: Once the conversion is complete, you cannot convert back to the FAT32 file system without formatting the drive.
That's it! Your FAT32 file system should now be converted to NTFS using CMD.
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