NTFS to FAT32 - Perth-WRX.com

Wrexter · #1 18-12-2009, 07:57 PM

Hey guys

Would like some help from the computer gurus.

I have bought a 1.5Tb external drive for movies/tv shows etc to watch on my ps3.

The default file system type was NTFS but the ps3 only recognises FAT32.

How can i reformat it as per FAT32.

In windows 7, it only gives you option of NTFS or exFAT.

ive tried doing it in command prompt too. took 24 hours. at 99% complete it told me the file was too big.

see below for a sketch:

are there any program i can use to format to FAT32 on windows 7?

cheers

smerm07 · #2 18-12-2009, 07:58 PM

yeah that is a pain. maybe download ubuntu 9.10. boot off the live cd. do the format in fat32 and there you go. thats what i did for my 360

Wrexter · #3 18-12-2009, 08:39 PM

there must be a simpler method?

DAN682 · #4 18-12-2009, 08:52 PM

actually doing that method is pretty quick, you just throw the iso onto a dvd and hey presto.

Or give it to somebody with a mac, they could do it for you (FAT) not 32

Wrexter · #5 18-12-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smerm07

yeah that is a pain. maybe download ubuntu 9.10. boot off the live cd. do the format in fat32 and there you go. thats what i did for my 360

can you explain this a little

when i download unbuntu, will it want me to install it? how does it work.

smerm07 · #6 18-12-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrexter

can you explain this a little

when i download unbuntu, will it want me to install it? how does it work.

you download ubuntu. burn it to a cd or dvd. then boot off the disc. it will ask if u want to try ubuntu without making any changes on your pc. select that. it will boot into a desktop. then you can format your hdd in fat32. its fairly easy/quick to do. probs 15min.

Wrexter · #7 18-12-2009, 09:17 PM

okay burning now. cheers.

Bridantay · #8 18-12-2009, 09:33 PM

Download partition magic it too will create a boot disk from that boot the pc and format the drive. Has a nice little GUI
If Ubuntu doesnt work for you that is, not sure if Ubuntu will see the external drive straight up without installing kernal drivers

Wrexter · #9 19-12-2009, 03:20 AM

Everything failed:

-Windows 7 (no option to format to FAT32)
-cmd prompt (failed after 24 hours of formatting at 99%).
-Partition magic - not compatible with W7
-Unbuntu - ps3 didnt recognise FAT32 drive formatted in unbuntu

What did work?

this simple awesome program:

http://tokiwa.qee.jp/EN/Fat32Formatter/

Anyone with a ps3 wanting to hook up a hard drive to watch media. you will need this as most drives these days are NTFS as it is considered superior to FAT32.

Good luck all.

gumby · #10 19-12-2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrexter

Everything failed:

-Windows 7 (no option to format to FAT32)
-cmd prompt (failed after 24 hours of formatting at 99%).
-Partition magic - not compatible with W7
-Unbuntu - ps3 didnt recognise FAT32 drive formatted in unbuntu

What did work?

this simple awesome program:

http://tokiwa.qee.jp/EN/Fat32Formatter/

Anyone with a ps3 wanting to hook up a hard drive to watch media. you will need this as most drives these days are NTFS as it is considered superior to FAT32.

Good luck all.

lol was about to suggest that one (FAT32 Fomatter). Ive used it before, works a treat