How to format usb drive to NTFS in xp

Generally in windows XP by default USB drive can be formated in FAT or  FAT32 format even the size is more than 8 gb.But you cannot copy a single file which contain more than 4gb of size to flash drive which is formated by FAT or FAT32 format. To solve this problem the USB drive should be formated in NTFS format. but you cannot see this option by default in windows XP. so you must enable this option to appear in File system option in format form.

To Enable NTFS on your USB(Flash) drive

1. Right click My Computer and select Manage option


 
2. A computer Management form will be opened. Next click on device manager then click on Diskdrives it is available in right panel.
























3. Click on Disk drive and select and Click right button on USB Drive option .
4. when you Select Properties .A device properties form will be opened. Then Select Policies Tab and select  Optimize for performance. Then click OK button.





















4. Now you can format your USB Drive using NTFS Formate

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