can i convert NTFS hdd to FAT32 w/o moving files? Since this player only plays Hdd's that are FAT32 formatted, am i able to convert the HDD to FAT32 from NTFS w/o having to move my files or will everything be deleted if i reformat the drive?
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In order: 1) No. To put it simply, format=erase. You'll have to move the files to something else, then move them back after formatting. 2) Not necessarily (see 3) 3) 3.5" drives require more power than USB can supply, so you must use an external power supply for these drives. MOST 2.5" drives will be adequately powered by USB, though some have reported that large, fast (ie: 250GB, 7200 RPM) 2.5" HDDs are occasionally underpowered over USB. This can also depend on the mfr of the external interface. Rule of thumb is that 3.5" will always require an external power supply, 2.5" usually will not.
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Kimberly, I would like to know more about why you're wanting to format this drive in FAT32. Is it for Mac/PC compatibility? I would also like to know how you're using or planning to use this drive as well. Hopefully you're installing these in a RAID or NAS device of some sort as they are best suited for that purpose. If not, then I would purchase a different drive. If you're still thinking about going with Western Digital, here's a link that explains their color coding and the capabilities of each color drive. http://www.wdc.com/en/products/internal/desktop/ I hope this helps.
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My USB drive worked fine. NTFS doesn't work. Fat32 does. The 138931 region code fix worked for me. But I haven't tested with a non-region 1 DVD yet.
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yes...ofcourse I did... format FAT32 to NTFS...PERFECT...LIKE THIS...I USE ...
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As stated, it comes formatted in exFat file system -- You can format to NTFS/ext3 however when I did so I lost over half of the drive's write speed. Formatted it back to exFat and it was fast and zippy again. I'm not about to store a file larger than 4gb on a thumbdrive so I'd rather have the speed in exFat. If I need to move or xfer a file larger than 4 gb i'll put it on my external hd. Shame to loose the speed by changing the file system though.
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Actually, you don't have to 'partition' the disk in order to convert it to NTFS from FAT32. Although Microsoft recommends a reformat to change the disk to NTFS, if you have data/programs that you don't want to erase, you can simply convert to NTFS without formatting. See this article if you'd like to read more: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/choosing_between_ntfs_fat_and_fat32.mspx?mfr=true
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I wouldn't be suprised if some external hard drives use the NTFS system instead of the FAT32. It's easy to reformat it though.
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I'm not sure about FAT32, but I was able to reformat mine to exFAT using Disk Utility on a Mac, and that allowed me to use the drive with both Macs and PCs. I'm fairly certain you could do the same for FAT32, by the same method. Good luck.
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yeah works fine if you format it right. Fat32 works good unless files are over 4gigs in size. also ntsf with macfuze installed is a good bet too..
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Please remember that IF the hard drive is USED, then chances are that you would HAVE to format it FOR the PS3. It is QUITE simple. The PS3 has a format utility built into it. You can only use the Format of FAT32, as the PS3 doesn't recognize drives that are formatted using NTFS. If the hard drive is NEW< then it is usually pre-formatted already. To make things EASIER, you can format the drive using Windows XP, Vista, Win 7 or Win 8.1. ALL of those operating Systems have the "Command" prompt. Good hunting!!!! ^_^
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It can be formatted with FAT32. When you receive the drive it's pre formatted with either NTFS or exFAT (Don't remember but it's one of the two). That being said the Windows format tool will not format any drive larger 32GB with FAT32. It will only allow you to use NTFS or exFAT. Third party tools can be used to format drives larger than 32GB with FAT32. Google "FAT32 Format by Ridgecrop Consultants Ltd." This tool works, is free and is very simply. Or you can use Windows diskpart to manually create the partition and format FAT32. I have this drive and have it formatted with FAT32 for use in my car to play MP3's. Also, please note that the behavior above is not specific to any particular manufacturer. It applies to any USB/HDD/SSD drive larger than 32GB being formatted in Windows.
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I use MacFuse to access my NTFS partition on Bootcamp. Am just ordering the drive now, will see if MacFuse+NTFS is any faster or slower than Fat32.
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This player is fantastic! 1. I've had a 2TB external attached and had no problems. 2. This is a stand alone unit. It was not designed for an internal HDD. Thus allowing it to accept outside attachments.3. It accepts all common audio and video files I've thrown at it with ease.Hope this helps.
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It doesnt have room for internal drives, just external ones, via USB.By default I would recomend to format the drive with extFAT, for compatibility, FAT32 gives too much restrictions for HD video, and NTFS would give you problems with other devices.
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Yes you can use it if the drive is formatted using FAT32. However doing so has a limitation because FAT32 FS cannot support individual files greater than 4GB. Also you will see a degraded performance regardless of which hard disk you buy.
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Video How To: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-O_9VrCw-o NTFS - Windows Exclusive Format MS-DOS (FAT) or FAT32 = Windows or Mac or Linux (NOTE: FAT format does not allow moving files larger than 4GB) You can also format it in about 3 different "mac exclusive" formats, if you will only use it on a mac.
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This been formated in FAT32, so 4gb is a maximum to transfer for 1 file. But you can still change its type to NTFS then everything will be OK.