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LCD cannot recognize a thumb drive

So I have a 64GB thumb drive formatted in Windows as one single partition.  I gave it to my parents so they can download movies and play it on TV.  However, LCD cannot see it.  
Is it because a different OS and cannot see Windows formatted drive?

Please advice.
Thanks.
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Did you format the thumb drive as NTFS or FAT32?  It likely needs to be FAT32 for the TV to read it.
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You shall format the thumb drive in FAT32 format if you want it to be used in other non-windows device?

What is the brand and model of the LCD? No all LCD has built-im chip to play media via USB.
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Good point.  I'll try that.  

I'll get exact model numbers as well.  I know is Phillips 40" LCD.

What OS is running in there?  Linux?
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If Pen Drive is formatted from Windows then it must be in FAT32, it cannot be in NTFS. By default it does not give option to format in NTFS Drive.
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The only two options to format either exFAT or NTFS.   TV doesn't see either.  

I have another 8GB drive formatted in FAT.  It does see it.  

How to format 64GB thumb drive as FAT or FAT32?
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Great.  That works.  Formatted in FAT32 and able to see entire size of the drive.

Thanks!
You are most welcome. Cheers!