Re: hard drive limit

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From: R. C. White (RCWhite_at_msn.com)
Date: 08/02/04


Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 13:45:16 -0500

Hi, Techies.

These limits are based on the FILE system (FAT32 v. NTFS), not on the
OPERATING system (Win98 v. WinXP). The limits are higher than any HDs on
the market today. For details, see this page from the online version of the
WinXP Resource Kit:

Size Limitations in NTFS and FAT File Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prkc_fil_tdrn.asp

As you can see, the limits for NTFS are in the Terabytes range. And, note
that these limits are per VOLUME, and,since a single HD can hold many
volumes ...

RC

-- 
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@corridor.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
"techies" <techies@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
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> What are windows xp and windows xp pro max drive limits tanks 


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