How to make your 4gb MS faster
2GB users who've upgraded to 4GB will notice slower read/write access on their MS. The reason is that 2GB is formatted at FAT16 by default and 4GB is formatted at FAT32 by default.
Want a proof? Try formatting your 2GB or 4GB w/ a filesystem FAT32 and play games like GTA, NFS, DJ Max Portable, and/or Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection (CSO).
Some Facts
1. PSP can read/write faster on MS having FAT16 filesystem instead of FAT32 filesystem.
2. 4GB is the highest for FAT16 not 2GB. The reason why Windows and PSP formats a 4GB w/ a filesystem of FAT32 is for compatibility. 4GB FAT16 is not compatible for Win95/98/Me but if you have WinXP then you'll have nothing to worry.
How to format specifying filesystem
1. Go to Start Menu -> Run...
2. Type 'cmd' without quotes
3. At command prompt, type:
'format x: /q /fs:FAT' (without quotes, this is for FAT16 filesystem)
'format x: /q /fs:FAT32' (without quotes, this is for FAT32 filesystem)
(change x to your MS drive)
If asks for a Force Dismount, choose yes.
If it warns you about compatibility problems on FAT16, just ignore it.
If it asks for a Volume Label, just type anything or none at all.
FAQs:
1. Does it damages the Memory Stick?
2. No. Its safe.