Current Events > a 32gb file is being moved to a 64gb stick. the computer says stick too small

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what does the fox say

Thats what she said lmao!!!!!!
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What filesystem is the stick formatted to support? Certain filesystems can't support individual files above a certain size.

Alternatively, if the stick has been used across multiple operating systems, you might have hidden "dot folders" on the stick that are acting like a recycle bin and the result is the stick is still full even though it looks mostly empty.

Either way, formatting the stick is your best bet.
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@s0nicfan

I always wondered what "dot folders" were

So does that mean it's OK to delete them?
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i reformated and it werks adn i feel dumb now but thanks

teepan95 posted...

@s0nicfan

I always wondered what "dot folders" were

So does that mean it's OK to delete them?

I mean it depends what they are, but if you find one called ".trash" it's literally just a mini "recycle bin" on your USB.

Any folder beginning with a dot is hidden by default from normal file browers. They're generally used by programs for storing temporary info, data caches, or config data. You shouldn't normally have them on a USB unless you're running an instance of linux that literally installs to a USB, you they're probably safe to delete on your stick.
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