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  1. J

    Transferring files on HDD to new HDD. Will the new HDD be defragmented?

    I have an external mass storage 18TB volume for Plex. I formatted that as APFS and I am having issues. I have another 18TB HDD and want to format it as HFS and copy all files over. What is the best way to insure the files are written without fragmentation. I am pretty sure they are highly...
    • Johnny Jackhammer
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    • apfs carbon copy cloner copy files hfs+ super duper
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: macOS
  2. DominikHoffmann

    How to make macOS files survive an NTFS round trip?

    I am looking for advice on how to avoid issues. I would like to copy files from an HFS Plus (a.k.a. HFS Extended) volume to an NTFS volume. The criteria are: Files that can be opened with Windows apps should be able to be opened. Files that can’t be opened (iMovie projects come to mind)...
  3. Minghold

    Software Update must die: Let's go on safari and kill it!

    Situation: variety of intel-era iMacs currently running mucho paid-for 32bit production software at blazing speeds (i.e., Mojave from HFS+ partitions with MRT, Spotlight, notifications, and other annoying bits disabled). For obvious reasons, we cannot have these machines "upgrading"...
    • Minghold
    • Thread
    • 32bit apfs catalina hfs+ legacy support os update software update
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: macOS
  4. Alvin777

    Will HFS+ Damage SSDs?

    Hello Mac friends, Will using HFS+ damage SSDs (understanding that APFS was made of SSDs and HFS+ is for hardisks, for mechanical drives)? This is for Time Machine (speed is not a priority). If HFS+ won't damage the SSD, I'm switching from APFS to HFS+ hoping I won't get the 'not enough space'...
  5. adib

    macOS Sonoma on Apple Silicon can't recognize encrypted HFS+ drives

    As per title. I have an external USB 3.0 hard drive (the rotating variant) formatted with HFS+ and encrypted via Core Storage. Plugging the drive into my M1 Mac Mini running Sonoma (14.0) could not mount the encrypted HFS+ partition. Disk Utility shows the partition as "unformatted."...
    • adib
    • Thread
    • apple silicon core storage encrypted disk hfs+ sonoma
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS Sonoma (14)
  6. D

    Convert external drives to APFS?

    I've put the internal drives from my old 2010 Mac Pro into a Sabrent Docking Station enclosure to connect them to my new Mac Studio. 2 of them are HDDs and 2 are SSDs. Would you convert the SSDs to APFS? And is there any risk involved in that conversion? Of course, I'd make a backup first. But...
    • danqi
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    • apfs docking station enclosure external hdd hfs+ sabrent ssd
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  7. B S Magnet

    Mac2K: The Years’ 2038 and 2040 Problems

    Mac2K: The Years’ 2038 and 2040 Problems WikiPost struck: 31 January 2023 Last edited: 31 January 2023 OVERVIEW For folks who use PowerPC and even Intel Macs (prior to, say, macOS 10.15 Catalina), it’s never too soon or too late to start planning for the impending, dual Y2K-like hard limits...
    • B S Magnet
    • Thread
    • 32-bit hfs+ intel mac os 9 mac os x macos posix powerpc y2k38 y2k40
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  8. bear_in_mind

    Wiping external HDD's with Apple Disk Utility not working

    I've been trying to wipe several HFS+ formatted external HDD's with Apple Disk Utility, but it's not working. The drives were in working order before attempting erasure (in preparation to donate the drives to a non-profit). They still mount, but they began the erase procedure for about an...
    • bear_in_mind
    • Thread
    • big sur 11.7 disk utility external drive formatting hfs+ security & privacy
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
  9. bjrnptrsn

    TimeMachine over SMB (APFS) only with double-click

    Hi, I have the issue getting a APFS sparsebundle volume (copied to smb server) work with Time Machine by attaching the volume via "hdiutil attach /path/to/sparsebundle/" (for automated attach on startup). Time Machine starts up (prepare backup) but stops without copying any file. Instead, if I...
  10. L

    backup / disk format with Superduper

    is the data on the disk at risk during conversion? should one trust the app to make the conversion? other options/methods? risk to data primary concern. another clone prior necessary? xternal disk encrypted, two partitions
    • longgonesam
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    • apfs (encrypted) backup format hd hfs+
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  11. B

    Paragon HFS+ vs. MacDrive: Which and why?

    I’m looking to access HFS+ partitions from Windows 10. Write access isn’t a priority, but the ability to do it safely would be nice. It seems the two major players are Paragon HFS+ and MacDrive. What are the pros and cons of each?
  12. TrumanLA

    Bootable Clone (with CCC) 10.15.6 / Catalina still possible..?

    CCC produced a message suggesting they no longer provide bootable clones as of 10.15.6 ... which I know just came out. Is it REALLY over..? I found a video which alleged that: Sync Folder Pro+ ... which it appears uses Rsync as the 'engine' but has an advanced wrapper which manages the...
    • TrumanLA
    • Thread
    • 10.15.6 apfs backups carbon copy cloner catalina disk utility hfs+ rsync ssd storage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS Catalina (10.15)
  13. Mohanak

    mac partition startup disk not on win 10 bootcamp assistant

    Hi, when apple upgraded HFS+ to APFS, macOS startup disk was not showing on windows 10 bootcamp Control Panel. this last until recently when a bootcamp Control Panel on windows 10 pops up an update. I have applied this update on iMac and MBP. macOS startup disk is now showing on "windows 10...
    • Mohanak
    • Thread
    • apfs assistant bootcamp hfs hfs+ macos partition startup disc startup disk win 10
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS Catalina (10.15)
  14. T

    Catalina on HFS+ - a HOWTO

    I've just had some success getting Catalina on HFS+: Please ignore that I selected the APFS volume of my main boot drive on the tester Mac. I hadn't noticed when taking the screenshot and when I did notice I'd already erased the volume for my next test. Method: From an image of a working...
  15. L

    How to attach encrypted HFS+ drives to a network?

    I know that people have asked this sort of question before, but I've always found it geared specifically for their own equipment, rather than in a general sense. How do users out there attach an encrypted drive to a network, be it a hard drive or raid, be it attached via ethernet or via a USB...
    • leeuk321
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    • backup das encryption hard drive hfs+ nas netgear network router time machine
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Networking
  16. E

    Installing MacOS on External SSD

    Hello! I am going to install MacOS on an External SSD and I need some advice. Should I install it normally with APFS? OR Try to install it with HFS? The reason why I am debating over this is because I have heard of APFS having issues like data loss, performance issues, or the fact that it's...
  17. Apple_Glen_UK

    Mojave; File System & Update Questions

    I’m mulling over whether to upgrade from Sierra to Mojave and have read the various opinions of people on here. There are a couple of things which I’m uncertain on – any advice/clarification would be most welcome: 1 - As I’m currently on Sierra (not High Sierra), I assume my file system is...
  18. RolleR85

    iMac2012 heats up when put it to screen sleep and safari slow, maybe user in HDD?

    Hi everyone! First of all, I am Spanish, and I'll do everything possible to write as best I can in English. I have an iMac: (21.5 inches, late 2012), 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7, 16Gb Ram DDR3 and GeForce GT650M 512Mb, SSD 120Gb and HDD 1TB. I explain a little everything I did: - I undid the fusion...
    • RolleR85
    • Thread
    • apfs hdd heat hfs+ issue mac safari slow ssd
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
  19. katbel

    Can You Install Mojave on a partition and have only APFS

    Can You Install Mojave on a partition and have only APFS on that partition and keep the other one in HFS+? Can be done on an external thunderbolt Lacie disk?
  20. Heliotropen

    Upgrading to Mojave on External SSD (HFS+)

    Heeelp :-) I'm booting from an external SSD over thunderbolt ... (the internal SSD was fried a long time ago). As of such the drive right now is formated to HFS+ NOT APFS ... It runs amayzingly with High Sierra this way ... but obviously I want to upgrade to Mojave. Is there any ways I...
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