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In the latest updates rolled out by Microsoft, OneDrive Support ceases to function with FAT32 partitions and some older partitions. Consequently, users cannot set up, sync OneDrive in partitions that are not NTFS, or in other words, Microsoft discontinues OneDrive support for FAT32 partitions and only supports NTFS partitions.
If users attempt to set up OneDrive in a non-NTFS partition, they will see a notification on their screen like the one below:
“The location you attempted to create a OneDrive folder belongs to a drive with an unsupported system. To use a different location for OneDrive, click “Set up OneDrive” and direct it to an NTFS drive. To continue using the current location with OneDrive, you must format it with NTFS and click “Set up OneDrive” to configure your account.”
Limitations arise as Microsoft discontinues OneDrive support for FAT32 and older partitions
This move by Microsoft is sure to disappoint users. Users are unable to set up OneDrive in any location of their choice.
Although the only current solution for OneDrive users wanting to continue using the service is to format non-NTFS partitions to NTFS, or precisely, Convert FAT32 to NTFS, however, converting FAT32 to NTFS is not a simple process and takes a considerable amount of time.
In reality, Microsoft discontinuing OneDrive support for FAT32 partitions and older partitions will inevitably happen sooner or later. The rationale behind this is that the old file systems are outdated and obsolete.
Microsoft is making efforts to introduce new-generation file systems, including features like ReFS. The Resilient File System feature will be integrated into the upcoming updates of Windows 10 - Windows 10 Pro for Advanced PC.
Despite users consistently reporting this issue with OneDrive, Microsoft has not officially acknowledged its move.
