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The chunked files tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about file splitting, particularly when dealing with large files on FAT32 formatted drives. FAT32 has a 2GB file size limit, so some backup programs split large files, such as system images, into 2GB chunks to allow copying to DVDs or other media. Users discuss methods to convert drives to NTFS to avoid this limitation, enabling storage of large single files without chunking. The tag is relevant for Windows users managing backups, external USB drives, and file system conversions.
  1. J

    Windows 7 File Conversion to NTFS -- simple standard method

    Hi guys This post doesn't relate to W7 per se but I'm putting it here since it could be of use whilst you are testing. Hopefully everybody is making backups and I know some of you use large USB external drives. These are generally formatted with FAT32 and the problem now arises if you want to...
    • jimbo45
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    • backup chunked files command prompt data transfer external storage fat32 file conversion file management file system fuse kernel linux mounting ntfs unattended restore usb drives volume name windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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