ntfs

  1. CVE-2024-38117: Critical NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Explained

    CVE-2024-38117: Understanding the NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Overview In August 2024, Microsoft published information regarding a critical security vulnerability known as CVE-2024-38117. This security flaw relates to the NTFS file system, which is essential in managing files and...
  2. Microsoft Expands FAT32 Limits: Format External Drives Up to 2TB in Windows 11

    In an exciting update for users and enthusiasts, Microsoft is on the verge of lifting a long-standing restriction that has limited data storage media formatting to just 32GB when using the FAT32 file system. With the introduction of Windows 11 Build 27686 beta, Microsoft is extending this size...
  3. Streamlined Guide to Setting Up Windows 11 with Rufus: Best Configurations Revealed

    Installing Windows 11 can be a straightforward task, especially when using a tool like Rufus, which is widely recognized for its reliability and customization options. Many users face challenges when attempting to install Windows 11 on devices that do not meet the standard system requirements...
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    VIDEO How to recover fragmented files from a partially overwritten NTFS partition?

    Which tools can recover fragmented files from a partially overwritten NTFS partition? A friend of mine used a clone drive utility without knowing the implications. It looks like he selected the wrong target drive, and, more importantly, he did not unplug unused devices before using such a...
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    Windows 8 Does Windows 8 allow writing to unclean exFAT file systems?

    An "unclean file system" or "unclean volume" occurs when a data storage device (e.g. USB stick) is disconnected without being safely unmounted. At the next connection, Windows asks the user to "repair" the volume, meaning running CHKDSK. From experience, I know that Windows 7 does not allow...
  6. Windows 2019 Server won't boot after adding a HDD

    I've had this issue before. I have a clean install of WIndows 2019 Server on a HP Proliant Gen8 Microserver. I installed it with just a SSD. I then powered it off and added a HDD which is GPT and NTFS formatted with data on it. But it won't boot afterwards and gives error: "Non-system disk or...
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    Share specific file on File Server

    Hi all Soon we are going to switch to Windows Domain and Windows File Server because the organization I'm working at is growing, and so is the need for a more professional environment. Currently we are using Nextcloud. On Nextcloud it is possible to share a specific file with a...
  8. Windows 10 BSOD "NTFS File System" after file transfer

    I had a virtual machine running on a customer's computer, and I needed to reinstall it. I removed the drive from the computer so I could copy a new VHD from my laptop to the drive. IIt kept telling me that the recycle bin on the drive was corrupt and would not let me copy over the VHD unless I...
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    Windows 10 Blocked from transferring files.

    I am trying to transfer about 7GB of data (photos) to an external hdd that holds 400GB. As per some instructions on the web I formatted the drive to NTFS and exFat nevertheless I still can't make this transfer.
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    Windows 10 check if "trim" is enabled for SSD not working?

    User can check if the "trim" function for the SSD is currently enabled by entering the following command: fsutil behavior query DisableDeleteNotify If I enter this command in my Win10 then the following result is shown: C:\Users\pet>fsutil behavior query DisableDeleteNotify NTFS...
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    Windows 11 backup system

    I have a n external drive with Macrium images, photos, and other important files. I am running Windows 11. I just tried to use the Windows image backup and it cannot work with exfat which the external drive is- Windows says the external drive needs to be formatted in NTFS. How can I solve this...
  12. Windows 10 Files Disappeared after Transfer to Portable Drive

    Hey, guys! I recently transferred about 30 files (around 20 GB) to my portable drive and they disappeared. I'll try to explain what I did because I would like to know if I did something wrong so that I can avoid this in the future. 1. I unplugged my drive (Seagate Backup Plus 4TB formatted in...
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    Windows 10 check disk utility keeps running after every startup - Fixes applied without solving.

    Hi Guys, This one is really getting on my nerves as the check disk utility keeps running after every startup. Even after applying below solutions. What else can you propose? Am i facing a failing SSD? It's an SSD that hasn't been used much. C:\Windows\system32>fsutil dirty query c: Volume - c...
  14. Releasing Windows 10 Build 19043.962 (21H1) to Beta Channel & Release Preview Channels

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 21H1 Build 19043.962 (KB5001391) to the Beta Channel for those Insiders who are on 21H1 (Click here for the 21H1 announcement). This update is also available for commercial devices in the Release Preview Channel on 21H1 as mentioned here in this blog...
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    Strange file access permission issue

    Hi, I have Linux Ubuntu instal, latest long term version, anyway, I can access some potographcs from my shard partition which I share as an NTFS betwen Liunux and Windows installation, however, although one program in Linux Geeqie can open a file, when I go to open it with Gimp it does not and...
  16. Windows 10 NTFS Access Problems

    Good Evening Windows Forum, I have a very bad problem with a (or better two) windows installation(s) and it's NTFS permissions.. First I am gonna provide you with all the info and problems I face: The story: My dad's pc was very slow on windows 7 on an HDD and so I thought I'd install him a...
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    Recommended cluster vs. sector size for 6TB hard disk? Diff? Optimize random access speed

    Whats the recommended cluster and sector size for 4TB or 6TB hard disk (formatted with NTFS)? It should be optimized for random access speed. Whats the difference between cluster and sector size at all? And which one has more impact on the random access speed? Toby
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    Windows 8 Windows recovery can not initiate

    Hello, I haven’t used my laptop for long time and when opened the os won’t boot up and tried to repair it says can’t be repaired. I used dell recovery tool to get a iso file and made a bootable usb stick. When tried to install Iget the efi system is formatted to ntfs format please format to...
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    Windows 10 Sandbox startup error

    Hi! This night I tried to start Sandbox and it returned error message: Testovacie prostredie (sandbox) pre Windows = Testing environment (sandbox) for Windows --------------------------- Testovacie prostredie (sandbox) pre Windows sa nepodarilo spustiť. = Testing environment (sandbox) for...
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    Windows 7 Can't get Windows 7 installed from USB

    Hi forum This topic might already be touched on here but I couldn't find anything about it. I downloaded from the internet AIO Windows 7 ISO. I burned the ISO with RUFUS on a NTFS USB. When I inserted the USB into my computer and tried to boot from the USB it gave an error saying something that...