The file is too large for the destination file system Pendrive

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2 min readJun 15, 2024
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Have you encountered the error “File is too large for the destination file system” while copying files to your pen drive? Despite the pen drive’s capacity, you’re unable to copy the files. Now, here’s an easy fix for this issue.

1. Trying to copy Large files
Copying large files, such as a 6GB ++ file, to a USB drive can sometimes lead to errors due to limitations of the destination file system.

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2. Error: File is too large for the destination file system
This error indicates a problem with the file system rather than the size of the pen drive. It’s a mismatch between the file size and the capabilities of the file system on the USB drive.

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3. Format the Pendrive
To resolve this error, it’s necessary to format the USB drive. This involves selecting a file system that supports larger file sizes, such as NTFS or exFAT, over FAT32.

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