Windows 7 Copying large file sizes

[sins93]

I realised that I could not copy file which are more than 100GB at the same time.. Anyone knows why?

 

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When you encounter issues copying large files like those over 100GB, there are several potential reasons for this problem:

• File System Limitations: The file system of the destination location might not support files larger than 100GB. For example, FAT32 has a file size limit of 4GB per file, while exFAT and NTFS support larger file sizes.
• Storage Space: Ensure that the destination drive has enough free space to accommodate the file you are trying to copy. If there isn't sufficient space, the copying process will fail.
• Fragmented Files: Large files could become fragmented during storage, making them harder to copy. Defragmenting the drive might help improve the copying process.
• System Resources: Copying large files requires ample system resources like RAM. If your system doesn't have enough resources available, it may struggle to copy such massive files.
• Interference from Antivirus Software: Sometimes, antivirus software can interfere with copying large files due to the extensive scanning process it undertakes.
• Network Issues: If you're copying files over a network, network stability and speed can affect the copying process. To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following steps:
• Ensure the destination drive has enough free space.
• Check the file system of the destination drive and convert it to NTFS if needed.
• Monitor system resources during the copying process to ensure it's not running out of memory.
• Temporarily disable antivirus software to see if it's causing interference.
• If copying over a network, ensure network stability. By addressing these points, you should be able to determine the root cause of the issue and successfully copy large files over 100GB.