When preparing external or internal drives for multi-platform use, understanding how to handle file system transitions while preserving performance is critical. The phrase "prepare exfat ntfs drives 1.30 -hold to keep existing cache" refers to a specialized command or utility version (1.30) designed to re-initialize drive partitions while maintaining pre-existing metadata or directory caches.

Step 4: Wait for kernel to re-read partition table

partprobe $dev sleep 1

  1. Run chkdsk X: /f for either exFAT or NTFS.
  2. Manually delete unwanted files, preserving the specific cache folder.
  3. If you must change file system, back up the 130 GB cache first – there is no safe in-place conversion.

Step 2: Unmount the Drive and Terminate Cache Locks (Resolving Error 130)

Error 130 often occurs because a process is holding onto the cache. You must hold (pause) that process without deleting the cache.

Before the software can "hold" or recognize your cache, the drive must meet these technical standards:

Option C: Shrink/Expand partition to resolve "130 hold" Error 130 can mean the cache is at the physical end of the drive. Use:

130 Hold / Button Combinations: In PS3 homebrew, "holding" specific buttons during installation or boot (e.g., holding L1 or L) is a standard way to trigger specific modes, such as a full installation or a specific driver scan. General Preparation Steps (Windows)