How to fix file size exceeding 0x800700DF error limit in Windows 10
If you try to transfer some huge files in Windows 10, you may end up breaking them in the process. Don't worry it's easy to fix the error 0x800700DF.
Windows may display error 0x800700DF: The file exceeds the limit and cannot be saved when you save a file locally, copy a file to an external storage device, or upload it to SharePoint.
If you encounter this problem, you know how frustrating it is to have enough free space but Windows tells you that the file size exceeds the limit. To help you get rid of this error, we have compiled a guide on how to fix it quickly.
1. Set your file system as NTFS
If the file system is currently set to FAT32, you will have no problem transferring files as long as their size does not exceed 4GB. However, when downloading larger files, you will encounter a 0x800700DF error. Instead of splitting your files at a time, you can set your file system to NTFS, which will allow you to copy files with a maximum size of up to 16TB.
Note: Changing the file system of one of your computer partitions will delete the data you have stored there. So you have to create a backup before making the change.
Follow these steps to change your file system settings:
Launch File Explorer and head to the partition or storage device problematic.
Right-click on it and select Format.
Set the file system to NTFS.
For Allocation unit size, select the default allocation size.
Enter a name under Folder Label.
Uncheck the Quick format option.
Click OK.
The change may take some time, depending on the amount of data you have stored there. Once the process is complete, restart your computer and check if you still get a file size error when copying a large file.
2. Use Registry Editor
If you get the file beyond the limit and the error cannot be saved when transferring a file on your Windows computer, you should look at the system settings. Registry Editor stores settings for your system and for applications designed to use the registry.
So editing one of the registry editor keys should solve the file transfer problem:
Press Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog box.
Type regedit and click OK.
In the Registry Editor window, use the left menu to go to System HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>> CurrentControlSet> Services> WebClient> Parameters.
From the right pane, open FileSizeLimitinBytes.
Set the value data to 40000000.
Set the rule to Decimal.
Click OK.
Close Registry Editor and restart your computer.
3. Enable the WebClient service
If you encounter this file size error when using SharePoint or a similar application that uses WebDAV, you should take a look at Windows services.
In the Start menu search bar, search for Services and select Run as administrator.
Open WebClient and check if the status is turned on. If not, click Start.
If the service is already running, click Stop> Start to restart it.
If you still can't upload files to SharePoint after you enable the WebClient service, take a look at the SharePoint upload settings. Make sure that the upload limit is greater than the file size you want to upload.
If you are in a hurry and want to upload a PDF, video or image, there are plenty of free tools that you can use to reduce file size.
4. Scan your computer
If you can't find any error in your system settings, but are still encountering the error 0x800700df, you might be dealing with a malware infection. Although your antivirus software should point to the problem before you notice any symptoms, it is not always easy to detect malware. If the file size limit error is not the only issue you are facing, you should perform a check.
Manage your files without problems
The worst part of the file that exceeds the limit and the error cannot be saved on a Windows computer is that you may lose your data when you try to transfer it. While you can recover your data using the built-in Windows tools, they don't always work as planned. In any case, it is easier to back up your important files than to use a data recovery tool.