Refs File system on Windows 10 - anyway to do it


  1. Posts : 11,247
    Windows / Linux : Arch Linux
       #1

    Refs File system on Windows 10 - anyway to do it


    Hi folks
    there was an old way to unlock REFS file system on W8.1 -- tried that on W10 but always get "invalid Vol name" when trying to format the drive -- I know Ms have removed the feature - but there's often ways round.

    Any way to STILL make this work on W10 (latest update 1803 W10 X64 Pro) particularly also with storage spaces.

    ReFS Creation Support Ending for Windows 10 Pro and Home Editions -- Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online

    (Is it still in any of the Insider editions).

    Seems that Ms have removed this to get people to buy W10 Workstation when it's available -- i.e spend more money !!!

    Grhhhhh!!!!!!!

    Cheers
    jimbo
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  2. Posts : 68,966
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Jimbo,

    Any edition of Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 can read and write the ReFS file system.

    Yeah, only the Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Pro for Workstations can create (format) a ReFS disk or partition now.

    Enable or Disable ReFS File System in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials
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  3. Posts : 11,247
    Windows / Linux : Arch Linux
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi there
    @Brink
    If I temporarily restore a W8.1 system does that mean I can still create a REFS file system and then still access it on W10 PRO after I restore the W10 Pro system again.

    This might be an easier way round the problem -- restore should only take around 5 - 10 mins on SSD. !!!

    Cheers
    jimbo
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  4. Posts : 68,966
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You should be able to.
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  5. Posts : 11,247
    Windows / Linux : Arch Linux
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hi there

    many thanks

    doing that now -- another good reason for always having a load of backups !!!!

    Cheers
    jimbo
      My Computer


 

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