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Can't copy a large file to USB stick - Help?

OnAndUp · 2014-02-26 15:03:24

I am trying to copy a back up .tib Maxblast file to a brand new Lexar 64GB USB Stick. But it's not happening.... I know that things always hold less than stated and it says on the properties 58.4GB free space the file I'm copying is 49.3GB but when I paste I just keep getting the message "The disk in the destination drive…

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OnAndUp Posts: 981 Forumite

27 February 2014 at 9:49PM

debitcardmayhem wrote: »

Just one aside , I wouldn't rely on it as the only back up you have, I would have another elsewhere .....

Thanks - yes I have the main back up on an external HDD this is my extra copy!

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