I have Windows XP 64, and I was hoping to get exFAT support. Something tells me I'm SOL.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955704 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...06-ddd1-4ca2-b727-c2dff5e30f61&displaylang=en
Thanks Tom, however I tired that and it doesn't install on the 64 bit system. Is there an update specific to XP64?
Nope, that's 32-bit XP only. And I see NO listing of support for XP x64 or Windows Server 2003 (which is the code base for XP x64). So I think you're out of luck. But honestly, there's not much loss here. FAT in all it's forms has had its day, and you should just use NTFS.
I did extensive searching for any reference to 64 bit systems in connection to this file system. I found nothing that gives information or any type of guidance one way or the other. Alas, that seems a too-frequent occurrence with information about both XP and Vista, 32 vs. 64 bit. Sorry. Tom Ferguson
that's what I figured. I usually use NTFS when I need it. However sometimes I have cross platform needs; luckily there is a decent enough solution for NTFS on x11.
ExFAT definitely would not be useful for cross platform use at this time. Currently ExFAT is a Microsoft unique implementation. If you can't use it in Win x64, then how would you use it with non-Microsoft environments?
In message <> "Charlie Russel - In general, I'd agree, but exFAT is an exception in that it's designed in a fairly modern world for cases where NTFS is overkill, but older FAT formats are insufficient. That being said, it's usefulness will only come if it gains cross-platform support.
One reason I wanted it is in case I run into a client who has a keyfob formatted to it. Sometiems with NTFS I forget to set the security to everyone; and I get to a client's machine and it won't give me access to the files. But for now I have the ability to R&W NTFS on every platform so that solution is perfect. Once exFAT has some more compatibility I'll use that when needed.
Microsoft has since released a 64-bit driver for Windows 2003 x64 Edition and XP x64 Edition. Easiest way to find it is to search on Google for "KB955704 x64". As of this writing, the second and third results are for the x64 drivers on Microsoft.com. I'd include a link, but I'm not allowed to yet.
You are OK, both Windows XP x64 and it big brother 2003 x64 install fine. I've done it. I don't have any such memory cards to test it but I suspect it's perfectly functional as well. The installer is a bit slow inspecting the system but after half a minute or more it continues. If it fails you may not have the current service pack installed which you should have anyway regardless of utilizing this update.
