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    NTFS cluster size conversion

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Myxx, Jan 30, 2007.

  1. Myxx

    Myxx Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering guys which cluster size would be best to convert FAT 32 to NTFS...4 or 64 ? :)
     
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    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Like in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy :D

    4 or 64... what? kilobytes? I don't even know if NTFS uses clusters as large as 64 KB (might be...)

    4 KB I think is the default size, and I find no compelling reason for which it should be changed. Also, take care about converting the system partition, use the instruction here: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.php
     
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    Myxx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well in partition magic, when you choose to convert into NTFS, you can make your choice between different cluster sizes, it goes from 512 byte to 64 KB.
     
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    Payback Notebook Consultant

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    Use the link E.B.E. provided. That is what I used when I did my conversion. 4k is what is recommended.
     
    Payback, Jan 30, 2007
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