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I would like to copy 8GB file into 16GB Flash Memory however I am getting File Size is Too large error. Why I cannot copy the file into the memory. Please help me

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This is due to a limitation of FAT32. Files larger than 4GB NOT be stored on a FAT32 volume. Formatting the flash drive in NTFS or exFAT resolve the issue.
 
WARNING: Make a backup of your data. Formatting will erase all data from your device.
 
 
SOLUTION 1 - Format in exFAT
exFAT is a file system that can hold a file larger than 4GB on your device. This file system is also compatible with Mac.
 
Windows 7 and Mac OS 10.6.6 or higher are compatible with exFAT older operating nativamente.Sistemas need a patch installed to support exFAT
 
NOTE: The exFAT file system is NOT compatible with some devices stay as TV, play stations, older operating systems, car stereos, etc ...
 
Formatting a drive in exFAT
1. Double-click Computer.
2. Right click on the flash drive or memory card, then select Format.
3. In the File System list, click exFAT.
4. Click Start.
5. Click OK to begin the format.
 
Click here for instructions on formatting on a MAC device
 
SOLUTION 2 - Format in NTFS
 
CAVEAT:
- Formatting the device in NTFS will make a Mac computer can not write to it. Most Mac computers can read NTFS but not write.
- NTFS is a journaling file system, this creates more active read / write. Therefore, it can reduce the life expectancy of your device.
- Once the device is formatted as NTFS, you must use "Safely Remove Hardware" to remove the device.
 
STEP 1 - Improve the performance of a flash drive
1. Connect your device to a PC.
2. Open the Disk Management console
    a) Windows 8
    b) Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
3. On the left side, select Manage Devices
4. On the right side, open the Disk Drives category
5. Right click on the flash drive, then select Properties.
6. Click the Policies tab.
7. Select improve performance, then click OK.
 
STEP 2 - Format the flash drive
1. Double-click My Computer.
2. Right click on the flash drive, then select Format.
3. In the list of File System, click NTFS.
4. Click Start.
5. Click OK to begin the format....
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