Starting Windows 8.1 on an exFAT formatted disk

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Teapot9201
Junior Member

09-20-2016, 01:51 PM

It’s possible. You can try converting the drive to exFAT, which supports larger file sizes and should work around the 4GB limit.

Teapot9201

09-20-2016, 01:51 PM #1

It’s possible. You can try converting the drive to exFAT, which supports larger file sizes and should work around the 4GB limit.

arteralino
Member

137

09-25-2016, 05:24 AM

exFAT was created to manage files larger than 4GB, which means it should work well.

arteralino

09-25-2016, 05:24 AM #2

exFAT was created to manage files larger than 4GB, which means it should work well.

IcemanLFC
Member

175

10-06-2016, 05:21 PM

No, it needs to be FAT32. You can find methods to reduce the image size, check out WinReducer8.1 for assistance.

IcemanLFC

10-06-2016, 05:21 PM #3

No, it needs to be FAT32. You can find methods to reduce the image size, check out WinReducer8.1 for assistance.

smit0086
Member

10-06-2016, 08:41 PM

That's a thoughtful observation. I wouldn't want to risk data loss, so I'll stick with exFAT. What potential issues could arise?

smit0086

10-06-2016, 08:41 PM #4

That's a thoughtful observation. I wouldn't want to risk data loss, so I'll stick with exFAT. What potential issues could arise?

koalaturtle334
Member

10-17-2016, 01:26 PM

It doesn't appear to recognize the system as a bootable device. The issue varies by motherboard; with UEFI support only FAT32 works, while a 16-bit BIOS should function normally.

koalaturtle334

10-17-2016, 01:26 PM #5

It doesn't appear to recognize the system as a bootable device. The issue varies by motherboard; with UEFI support only FAT32 works, while a 16-bit BIOS should function normally.

Enferer_
Member

10-17-2016, 09:45 PM

You can set up Windows 8.1 using an exFAT formatted USB stick. Information: installed Windows 8 and 8.1 from my exFAT USB drive earlier.

Enferer_

10-17-2016, 09:45 PM #6

You can set up Windows 8.1 using an exFAT formatted USB stick. Information: installed Windows 8 and 8.1 from my exFAT USB drive earlier.