Error Copying File Folder Parameter Incorrect Fix
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"The parameter is incorrect". This
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error is usually displayed when copying a file error copying file or folder the requested resource is in use larger than 4 GB in size to a target drive that uses the error copying file or folder unspecified error Fat32 file system. The Fat32 file system's maximum supported file size is 4 GB. Files larger than this will fail to copy with the "parameter is incorrect"
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error. A solution is to reformat the drive using the NTFS file system, which supports larger file sizes. Note that reformatting will remove all data from the drive. To reformat a drive, right click on it in Windows Explorer and select "Format". In the Format dialog, make sure NTFS is selected as the file system type. ResourcesSupport ForumsVideosReport ProblemsLost KeyOnline Help FileKnowledgebase Articles Check out our 20th Anniversary Specials! Copyright © 2016 Scooter Software, Inc. Contact UsJobsPrivacy PolicyLegal Notices
Productivity, Technology & Life Friday Favourites MSP Newsletter Archive Receive free monthly MSP information and tips Contact Richard How to fix "Cannot copy file. error copying file or folder windows 10 The Parameter Is Incorrect" error August 28, 2008 By Richard Tubb error copying file or folder the device is unreachable 16 Comments Had a head-scratcher today whilst migrating some data from a 500GB External USB HDD to
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a new 1TB External USB HDD, both attached to a client server. Some of the data refused to copy across, throwing up a "Cannot copy file. The Parameter http://www.scootersoftware.com/support.php?zz=kb_parameterisincorrect Is Incorrect Error" each time. Same error when the copy was attempted in DOS, RoboCopy or XCOPY. Upon investigation, each of the problematic files were 10GB+ in size - and suddenly the realisation dawned - that the new external HDD was formatted as FAT32 and not NTFS, and thus suffered from FAT32's 4GB file limit. A quick http://www.tubblog.co.uk/2008/08/28/cannot-copy-file-the-parameter-is-incorrect/ format to NTFS on the drive, and I was able to copy those large files across without issue. Obviously, I have become so used to working with large files nowadays that sometimes I forget things weren't always this way! Related PostsHow to Securely wipe Old PC'sHow to Fix a very slow Windows 7 installationHow to Install Windows 7 from USB Key DiskHow to create Bootable USB Flash DrivesHow to Protect the Data on your Laptop or Mobile Device - Part TwoHow to find Windows Keyboard Shortcuts you never knew existed! Register now for a free copy of my new MSP eBook!I'm giving away my new eBook "Mistakes MSP's Make: The Five Most Important Mistakes IT Managed Service Providers Make Which Cost Them Time and Money".Register for your free eBook now!The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Richard TubbI help IT companies grow their businesses in a scalable and sustainable way. My clients are business owners of small to medium sized IT firms. at Tubblog Why not find out m
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