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Operating Systems that Support the exFAT File System
What operating systems support the exFAT file format?
SDXC Memory Cards and 256GB CompactFlash cards are formatted natively in the exFAT file system. Flash Drives may also be formatted in exFAT. The operating system must support the exFAT file system in order for these devices to function properly.
exFAT Supported Operating Systems
|
Operating System |
exFAT support |
Patch download |
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Windows 10 |
Supported natively |
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| Windows 8 | Supported natively | |
| Windows 7 | Supported natively | |
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Windows Vista |
Requires update to Service Pack 1 or 2 |
Download Service Pack 1 (with exFAT support) Download Service Pack 2 (with exFAT support) |
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Windows XP |
No longer supported by Microsoft |
exFAT patch is no longer available for Windows XP systems |
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Mac OS X |
Requires Mac OS X version 10.6.6 and above |
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NOTE: Some Host devices may NOT support SDXC cards.
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