Re: Folder/Directory number of files limitation?

From: Crusty \(-: Old B_at_stard :-\) (B_at_stard)
Date: 06/28/04 

Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:28:58 -0400

You do not have to format the drive to convert. It is usually trouble free,
but backup your important files before you begin.

Open the command prompt and type in "convert C: /fs:ntfs" without the
quotes. Follow the instructions. Then x out and reboot. The file system will
be converted during the reboot. Don't forget to defrag, as the
partition/drive will be messed up and fragmented badly until you do. 

-- 
Regards:
Richard Urban
aka  Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)
"semillerimages" <semillerimages@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:72233903-4759-4DE7-9032-A10D7C3F0A2D@microsoft.com...
> Richard,
>
> Will converting the drive to NTFS require that I format the drive? I am 
> assuming it will...
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> *steve
>
>
> "Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)" wrote:
>
>> If you installed over Windows ME, you are still using the fat32 file 
>> system,
>> along with all its limitations. Convert the drive to NTFS and the limits
>> will evaporate.
>>
>> -- 
>> Regards:
>>
>> Richard Urban
>>
>> aka  Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)
>>
>> "semillerimages" <semillerimages@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in 
>> message
>> news:6C8D1498-250C-42AE-AD34-25177FD76778@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I just upgraded to XP home, installing over the top of Windows ME. I am
>> > wondering if there is file # limitation per folder?
>> >
>> > The reason why I ask is that I am a professional photographer, 
>> > utilizing a
>> > bit of software from Phase One called Capture One, and after 10,922 
>> > files
>> > accumulate in a preview directory (these consist of 1K work files which
>> > save image manipulation data and 2,000K preview files) the software
>> > refuses to recognize any more images. I have asked on the Capture One 
>> > help
>> > forum, but they are unable to help out... I am wondering if there is a
>> > problem perhaps with the way that ME set up the directories and it has
>> > carried over to XP. Others with this software do not have the same
>> > limitation as I.
>> >
>> > Thank you,
>> >
>> > *steve
>> >
>>
>>
>>

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