Can’t Copy File to USB Too Large: Troubleshooting Guide

But sometimes the copy process can fail. This usually happens because of large files, and today we’re going to show you how to fix this problem.

  • The USB file too large error after a certain size limit has been imposed on the file copy operation.
  • Some users reported that they could circumvent this issue by disabling the Windows 10 security features.
  • The Windows File Explorer sometimes presents problems when it comes to copying files.

Check the file size

  1. Make sure that the file isn’t still too big.
    Make sure that the file isn't still too big.
  2. If the file is smaller than 2 GB, then it should be alright.
  3. However, if the file is larger than 2 GB, you will have to use the USB drive on another computer.
  4. Check the USB format
    Make sure that the USB drive is formatted correctly.
  5. If the USB drive is formatted in FAT32, then the file can’t exceed 4 GB.
  6. However, if the USB drive is formatted in NTFS, the file can exceed 4 GB.
    However, if the USB drive is formatted in NTFS, the file can exceed 4 GB.
  7. Upgrade Windows
    Try upgrading Windows to a higher version.
  8. If there are newer version than your current version, then these newer versions might have newer drivers, which might fix the problem.

Perform an SFC and DISM scan

  1. Press the Windows key + X hotkey.
  2. Click Command prompt or PowerShell to open one of those tools.
  3. Input the command sfc /scannow in Command prompt.
    Input the command sfc /scannow in Command prompt.
  4. Press the Enter key.
  5. If SFC finds any corruption, it will automatically initiate a repair.
  6. Then, input the command DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in Command prompt.
    Then, input the command DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in Command prompt.
  7. Press the Enter key.

Try the Safe Mode

  1. Power off the printer and try to turn it on in Safe Mode.
    Power off the printer and try to turn it on in Safe Mode.
  2. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings > Startup Settings > Enable Safe Mode.
  3. Restart the printer and try to copy files.
  4. Try the USB Mass Storage Device
    If Safe Mode does not work, try to copy files from a USB Mass Storage Device.
  5. Connect the USB cable to your printer and try copying the file to the USB.
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