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    Just got my passport HD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Clutch, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Now I have a few questions.

    I am wondering if it is worth re formating to NTFS (I think that is what it is), instead of FAT32. Are there any disadvantages of this (a mac will not have to get the data)? I am probably going to have some greater than 4GB files down the road.

    Are there any good free encryption softwares? I would be nice if it could at least identify my own computer.

    And right now I am just doing a control C for copping over data. Is that bad for large amounts of data (geater tha 100GB)?
     
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  2. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    A mod can get ride of this thread
     
    Clutch, Jul 30, 2009
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    You sure? I changed the thread title for you.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 30, 2009
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  4. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    There are to many mistakes and it is in the wrong section, just better starting over.

    Thank you though.
     
    Clutch, Jul 30, 2009
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  5. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Change it to NTFS. FAT32 allows for compatability with other systems (namely Mac) or viewable from DOS, but since DOS doesn't really have a USB driver, it's of little use. NTFS will also lessen the chance of corrupting data should you prematurely pull the USB cord out. It should be more efficient too.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 31, 2009
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