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Resolved Maximum partition size in XP?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by jpChris, 2013/11/18.

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    jpChris

    jpChris Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi all,

    Is there a maximum size a partition can be in WinXP?
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Chris.

    Basically there are 3 factors that limit the maximum partition size in Windows NTFS (or any other OS):

    • A 32-bit Operating System supports up to 2.1 TB disks so Windows XP 32-bit would support up to 2 TB drives.
    • The block size used during partition creation (64 KB limits it to 16 TB)
    • The type of system firmware. A motherboards BIOS supports up to 2 TB drives, while UEFI works with 3 TB and higher capacity drives.
     
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    jpChris

    jpChris Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi guys,

    Thanks for the info. My friend has a 500GB drive so I won't have a problem.
     
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    Evan Omo

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    No problem. :)
     
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