so i added a very large file (240 GB) to this hard drive from an old one. It didn't transfer the whole file since the computer battery was low and the computer died. i tried to delete the large file and do it again but now it is saying that there is no more space, as if the file i just deleted is still on there?? any advice or help?? very confused and slightly annoyed? Please help so i added a very large file (240 GB) to this hard drive from an old one. It didn't transfer the whole file since the computer battery was low and the computer died. i tried to delete the... » Read More so i added a very large file (240 GB) to this hard drive from an old one. It didn't transfer the whole file since the computer battery was low and the computer died. i tried to delete the large file and do it again but now it is saying that there is no more space, as if the file i just deleted is still on there?? any advice or help?? very confused and slightly annoyed? Please help « Show Less
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I have deleted large files from my "Passport" and then opened the drive to be sure that all files were deleted. I had no problem with this procedure. When you, "tried to delete", your large file, did you have any problems?
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My drive wouldn't mount on most of my computers, and would hammer and click for a while before showing up on one. Another computer started working just fine, so I just used it there, but the drive letters started switching all around before it just wouldn't mount anymore. I opened it up, very difficult to do, thinking I'd be able to mount and recover the data but it looks like won't be that easy. I'd try another computer, and take your data off it and consider it unreliable
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Unless there has been an update, it will only recognize up to 32gb. If you are not using extremely large files there is no need for it. The player will only "see" up to 8000 files. It Has a cap of 4000 mp3 or audio files and 4000 other files. I have heard of people "hacking" the device to remove the file limits, but I'm not that good with computers and such and didn't want to risk damaging mine. I have a little over 2000 mp3s on mine and it has taken up about 16gb. I have heard of some people having luck with larger sd cards but some do not, it's hit and miss depending on what software version it has I guess. I have a 32gb for mine but have never used it. Unless there has been an update, it will only recognize up to 32gb. If you are not using extremely large files there is no need for it. The player will only "see" up to 8000 files. It Has a cap of 4000 mp3 or audio files and 4000 other files. I have heard of people "hacking" the device to remove the file limits, but I'm not that good with computers and such and didn't want to risk damaging mine. I have a little over 2000 mp3s on mine and it has taken up about 16gb. I have heard of some people having luck with larger sd cards but some do not, it's hit and miss depending... » Read More Unless there has been an update, it will only recognize up to 32gb. If you are not using extremely large files there is no need for it. The player will only "see" up to 8000 files. It Has a cap of 4000 mp3 or audio files and 4000 other files. I have heard of people "hacking" the device to remove the file limits, but I'm not that good with computers and such and didn't want to risk damaging mine. I have a little over 2000 mp3s on mine and it has taken up about 16gb. I have heard of some people having luck with larger sd cards but some do not, it's hit and miss depending on what software version it has I guess. I have a 32gb for mine but have never used it. « Show Less
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It's very different with this drive , I am having difficulty in transferring large files as 500 GB in with normal hardisck, but with this I am very happy and relieved, especially with Thunderbolt , but if you mean the thunderbolt with normal disk .. i don`t know actually .
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My HDD IS 750GB and shows 698GB is available for use. It keeps 2 GB for partion table and addressing storing data. I don't thing that amount of space is normal to keep reserved for system usage. Try to talk to seller or do low level formating maybe that works for you. I am not sure what is wrong with your HDD.
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will I loose all my data that is already on the 4GB, or is this an additional drive? I tried to use the Seagate 1TB external Computer drive, but it wouldn't work.
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I dunno if it's a formatting thing, but I tried to plug in my portable 120GB external drive, and it blanked. My 1GB stick came up with a menu though, so there's gotta be a size limit somewhere, I just don't know where it it.
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If you reformat the drive you'll erase all the present data on it. If it's a brand new drive, just format it for FAT32 and both -Win7 and OS X- can read it. As to the file size limit, there is none.
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It's recommended to transfer to a drive equal in size or larger. I don't think it will work out well going from more to less.
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if you plug it in to use port and it says 4 gig. then reformmating wont help. oppen my computor and right click on the removabe disk it will tell what you how much free space there and a used space add them together it will give you total.(but sounds like to me you got the wrong flash drive)
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You are correct. Mine was split into a C and D drive, each with around 72 GB of free space. After you turn your N120 on, you have pop-ups from Samsung come up regarding their "Samsung Recovery Solution" and according to other reviews I've read, it is during this that you are given the opportunity to resize the two hard drives. What I read was that you will find 2 sliding bars which you will use to increase or decrease the two drives. You will have the 2 drives no matter what, your only option is how much "space" to give them. I am not very computer savvy and clicked thru these pop-ups as best as possible with out really unhderstanding them and wound up with 2 drives of 72 GB each. And I'm now told that if I want to change this I have to buy some software program designed to let you resize your drives and that I can no longer change it just with what I already own. This ticked me off to no end as all this "Samsung Recovery Solution" stuff comes up before you can get a look at the instruction/tutorial for the unit which is on the desktop of your unit. I was sorely tempted to say the unit was damaged and send it back for a new one just so I could avoid this now that I knew what to do with those pop-ups. This will pop up when you do the auto start registration of your unit. They really need a better paper, hard copy of the instructions/tutorial regarding the beginning stuff you come across after you turn your unit on. BTW, the above info regarding the sliding scales you use to determine your HD space is all 2nd to me from others in other reviews and from what I assumed when finally reading the tutorial...it is nothing I have seen first hand. I hope it all turns out ok for you, BC
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No limits on file size for transfer. None reported and none encountered!Can't say the same if you reformat it in fat32 yourself.
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Hi Alex, I used with a hard disk from an old laptop and just have 160 Gb, but there does not exist any limitation about the hard disk storage size but you must check if your hard drive is "laptop size" (2.5") not "pc size".
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Yes, I just did it a few minutes ago. The file was 7.67gb, took about 2 minutes and 40 seconds to copy. I got mine for $39.99 before Christmas, wish I had bought a couple more! Great and fast drive!
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I guess it not means the size of the HD, but it has a limit size of transfer, if the file is 200gbs it cant be transfer, the max size of the files that can be transfer is 160 gb, no metter if the HD is 4 Tb. You can transfer all files u want but the files cant be bigger that 160 gb.so le read again: [it will transfer files] "Up to 480 Mbps data transfer rates,[but those files that can be transfer at that speed had a size limit:] 160GB capacity max" Thats is what I understand.
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I had the same "issue" and decided to install an updated version of office. At my office, I'm moving files onto a stand alone drive so that I don't lose any information and plan to transfer it when I reload "7". Safest thing I can come up with. Sorry, wish I could help more! DonDon
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You cant, the drive is a cheap scam. The chip in it tells your computer it has 256gb of storage but in reality it probably has less than 1gb. This scam is successful because most people wont return this and just figure it a loss.