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tfarrell · 07-28-2009, 05:09 PM

Many file systems have limits on the number of items that can exist in an individual folder. These limits are usually relatively low, in the 150 to 250 range. I believe the (exceedingly common) FAT file system has such a limit. So, it may be the firmware system Sony is using, or it may be the file system of the disk that cartman has his Calibre library on.

Cartman, I would suggest checking the file system of your disk that you have your library on. If it's FAT, consider doing a backup, reformatting the disk to the newest and bestest file system Windows has to offer, and then restoring your data. If that's prohibitive (like, if it's your boot disk), consider getting an external disk to use for the purpose.

07-28-2009, 05:09 PM	#7
tfarrell Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: kindle 2	Many file systems have limits on the number of items that can exist in an individual folder. These limits are usually relatively low, in the 150 to 250 range. I believe the (exceedingly common) FAT file system has such a limit. So, it may be the firmware system Sony is using, or it may be the file system of the disk that cartman has his Calibre library on. Cartman, I would suggest checking the file system of your disk that you have your library on. If it's FAT, consider doing a backup, reformatting the disk to the newest and bestest file system Windows has to offer, and then restoring your data. If that's prohibitive (like, if it's your boot disk), consider getting an external disk to use for the purpose.