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    Creating backup on ext HD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by fade2blak, Sep 24, 2007.

  1. fade2blak

    fade2blak Newbie

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    I am trying to backup my computer to an external HD. When i do so, a message pops up saying that i cannot backup a file greater than a certain amt. into this drive. Why is this so and how can i change it?

    Much appreciated
    jonathan
     
    fade2blak, Sep 24, 2007
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  2. leaftye

    leaftye Notebook Consultant

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    What backup software are you using, and is it registered?
     
    leaftye, Sep 24, 2007
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  3. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is your external HD formatted to FAT32? If so, then you cannot place a file larger than 4GB into it. I recommend you change the file format of your external to NTFS or HFS+ (if you're using a Mac).
     
    Budding, Sep 24, 2007
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