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The original 16-bit version of the FAT file system (FAT16) supported hard disk partitions up to 4GB and files as large as 2GB.

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Q: What is the largest partition than can be created on a drive with FAT16?
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What is the maximum size a hard drive formatted with FAT16?

There is no limit on the size of a hard driveformatted with FAT16. The only limit is the size of a FAT16 partition on the drive. The maximum size of a FAT16 partition is 4 GB.


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