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What is exFAT formatting in Windows 10 (8.1 / 7)?


The exFAT is a file system, as well as FAT16, FAT32, or the NTFS. The "Extended File Allocation Table" exFAT was developed especially for flash memory.



but is only supported under Windows CE, Vista (SP1), Windows 10, 8, 7, Server 2008-2016. Meanwhile, there should also be support under Linux.

But it should also give benefits by exFAT, which I could not recognize, however.
I advise the private users therefore to keep their hands off.

One should also stay with the USB stick with FAT16 / FAT32.
FAT16 / FAT32 are more advantageous here, as a higher compatibility with other systems is guaranteed.

However, with Windows (2000, XP, VISTA, 7, ...) with FAT32 only a maximum size of 32 GB can be created.
This restriction can be handled eg with "Parted Magic".

... format FAT32 over 32 gigabytes?

Danger: These actions already require the knowledge of an advanced user.

Should I use exFAT on Windows?

Everyone has ever had an unformatted USB flash drive, SD cards, external or internal hard drive and before formatting any of the above devices the Windows operating system always asked the file system in which you want to format your device: FAT32, NTFS or ExFAT?
 
Of course, most users do not know the difference between them and usually choose the option that is installed by default. Because Windows does not explain this question to the differences between them.

o work with Linux you need to install additional software. This file system supports much more devices than NTFS, but some (mostly older versions) can still only work with FAT32.

ExFAT restrictions

As in the case of NTFS, there are no realistic limitations on file size or partition in the exFAT system.

Application of exFAT

This file system is great for use on various removable media that can exceed 4GB in size (external hard drives, large volume flash drives). If all the devices you work with are up to date, you can completely delete FAT32 on removable drives in favor of exFAT.

To summarize: NTFS is great for a Windows system disk, exFAT is better for use on removable media, and FAT32 should only be used if you want to be as compatible as possible with the variety of your devices.

FAQ 6: Updated on: 24 June 2019 08:22 Windows
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Formatting and partitioning the disk without Windows?


Suitable for this is the free tool, or the small Linux operating system, which can start from USB or CD Linux emergency CD. It has not only a partitioner,
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Format a formatted HDD or SSD to NTFS!


The solution to format a formatted HDD or SSD to NTFS on Windows Desktop PCs or in example on Microsoft Web Server 2019 1. Start MS Windows Explorer with
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Enabling drive compression on Windows 10, 8.1 or MS Server!


The solution Enable the famose drive compression on Windows Desktop PCs or the new Microsoft Windows Web Server 2019 1. Please runt the Windows 10 File
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Safely remove hardware does not work! 


The solution if Safely remove hardware does not work on Windows 10, 8.1, or MS Server 2019, 2016, Restart Windows 10, please do not shut down and
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What do the letters in the Attributes column mean, such as: A, HS, R or RHSA?


These are the Windows file attributes for the respective file or folder that were specified by the user or the system itself Content / Solution / Tips:
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Cannot delete a folder merged with PowerQuest Partition Magic 8.0?


An interesting question and answer game I have a locked folder on my second hard drive that I cannot unlock or delete with FingerWeg. If I drag the folder
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What is the difference between RAID and AHCI?


In the case of hardware raids, there must be 2 identical hard drives. AHCI is a specification/standard that is supported by all modern operating systems

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