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Max. files in a directory
What is the maximum number of files that a single Windows NTFS directory can
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Andrew Chalk wrote:
What is the maximum number of files that a single Windows NTFS directory can contain? Try Google.. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com.../wn101700.mspx speaks on NTFS in Windows 2000.. And XP should have at least the same if not better stats.. Q: Is there an effective maximum number of files in a single folder / directory that that Windows 2000 Server can support? Or is there a threshold number of files per folder, after which point the performance of the server is seriously affected? A: We have tested 20 million files / directories on NTFS5. Please note that most GUI applications will have an issue with this many files. This is limited by cluster size, drive size, and your MFT. Please see http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=100108 for more information about the NTFS file system. Overall, NTFS is better at handling large numbers of files in a single directory than FAT32, but because of its features and security, it may slow down initial access (listing) of these files - depending on the type of files and what information they may have associated with them. Video and picture files are especially bad about slowing things down in an NTFS system. -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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With what search words?
"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Andrew Chalk wrote: What is the maximum number of files that a single Windows NTFS directory can contain? Try Google.. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com.../wn101700.mspx speaks on NTFS in Windows 2000.. And XP should have at least the same if not better stats.. Q: Is there an effective maximum number of files in a single folder / directory that that Windows 2000 Server can support? Or is there a threshold number of files per folder, after which point the performance of the server is seriously affected? A: We have tested 20 million files / directories on NTFS5. Please note that most GUI applications will have an issue with this many files. This is limited by cluster size, drive size, and your MFT. Please see http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=100108 for more information about the NTFS file system. Overall, NTFS is better at handling large numbers of files in a single directory than FAT32, but because of its features and security, it may slow down initial access (listing) of these files - depending on the type of files and what information they may have associated with them. Video and picture files are especially bad about slowing things down in an NTFS system. -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...c_fil_tdrn.asp
-- Star Fleet Admiral Q @ your service! "Andrew Chalk" wrote in message ... What is the maximum number of files that a single Windows NTFS directory can contain? Many thanks. |
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Andrew Chalk wrote:
With what search words? Well, I found what I sent to you with... maximum files in a single NTFS directory -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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(2^32)-1
is max files per volume. So that is also max files per folder but you = can only have one folder that big. Of course no program will be able to = read it. --=20 ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.uscricket.com "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message = ... Andrew Chalk wrote: With what search words? =20 =20 Well, I found what I sent to you with... =20 maximum files in a single NTFS directory =20 --=20 - Shenan - --=20 The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet.=20 =20 |
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Gratzi!
"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Andrew Chalk wrote: With what search words? Well, I found what I sent to you with... maximum files in a single NTFS directory -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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Thanks!
"Admiral Q" wrote in message ... http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...c_fil_tdrn.asp -- Star Fleet Admiral Q @ your service! "Andrew Chalk" wrote in message ... What is the maximum number of files that a single Windows NTFS directory can contain? Many thanks. |
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