Why Cant I Format My Hard Drive Larger Than 32GB Using FAT32 on Windows XP?
A volume larger than 32GB in size cannot be formatted using the FAT32 file system during the Windows XP installation process. Windows XP can mount and support FAT32 volumes larger than 32 GB (subject to the other limits). However, a FAT32 volume larger than 32 GB cannot be created using the Format tool during Setup. When format is attempted on a FAT32 partition that is larger than 32 GB during the Windows XP installation process, the format operation fails near the end of the process. User may receive the following error message: Logical Disk Manager: Volume size too big. To format a volume that is larger than 32 GB, the NTFS file system should be used. Another option is to start from a Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) startup disk and use the Format tool included on the disk. RELATED LINK(S): Limitations of the FAT32 File System in Windows XP REFERENCE TO THIRD PARTIES AND THIRD PARTY WEB SITES There are links in this document that will allow you to co
