FAT 16 question in WinXP

[rb]

Can WinXp format to FAT 16?

Can WinXP read peripheral memory cards formatted in FAT 16?

If not, and I wanted to use a FAT 16 formatted memory card in a card reader,
what would be a workaround or fix for this issue?

 

[Uncle Grumpy]

Can WinXp format to FAT 16?

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310561

 

[rb]

Thanks for that info. I'm not knowledgeable in computer stuff, but I think
it tells me I'm good to go with FAT 16 stuff under 2gb in file size. Is
this correct?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Can WinXp format to FAT 16?

Can WinXP read peripheral memory cards formatted in FAT 16?

If not, and I wanted to use a FAT 16 formatted memory card in a card reader,
what would be a workaround or fix for this issue?

What makes you think it's an issue? All versions of Windows
can read/write all file systems pertaining to all previous
versions of Windows of the same family tree. I would select
FAT32 or NTFS for all devices unless they are preformatted.

 

[Jonny]

Sorta. FAT16 partitions are limited to 2GB in size. So, the largest
filesize would be 2GB. That's why I say "sorta".

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Can WinXp format to FAT 16?

Yes. NTFS, FAT32, FAT16, or FAT12.

Can WinXP read peripheral memory cards formatted in FAT 16?

Same answer. Yes. NTFS, FAT32, FAT16, or FAT12.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Can WinXp format to FAT 16?


No.


Can WinXP read peripheral memory cards formatted in FAT 16?

Yes, it should be able to.




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