NTFS

[Dave]

I have been running XP since I bought my new laptop some
six months ago. At the time I was advised to run with
FAT32 file system. I am now coming to the conclusion that
NTFS is probably better. Question: can I CONVERT to NTFS
now (as opposed to reformatting!)without losing all my
numerous files?

[Joe Sanchez]

Hi Dave
Run type CMD press Enter
Type Convert /? for this help menu.

Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.

CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename] [/NoSecurity] [/X]

volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon),
mount point, or volume name.
/FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be converted to NTFS.
/V Specifies that Convert should be run in verbose mode.
/CvtArea:filename
Specifies a contiguous file in the root directory to be
the place holder for NTFS system files.
/NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and directories security
settings to be accessible by everyone.
/X Forces the volume to dismount first if necessary.
All opened handles to the volume would then be invalid.
Hope This Helps
Joe Sanchez





"Dave" > wrote in message
...
> I have been running XP since I bought my new laptop some
> six months ago. At the time I was advised to run with
> FAT32 file system. I am now coming to the conclusion that
> NTFS is probably better. Question: can I CONVERT to NTFS
> now (as opposed to reformatting!)without losing all my
> numerous files?

[Joe Sanchez]

Hi Dave,
Using Covert will keep your data in tacked as Format will wipe out your Data
Rember to BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP!!!
Hoe This Helps
Joe Sanchez
"Joe Sanchez" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Dave
> Run type CMD press Enter
> Type Convert /? for this help menu.
>
> Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
>
> CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename] [/NoSecurity] [/X]
>
> volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon),
> mount point, or volume name.
> /FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be converted to NTFS.
> /V Specifies that Convert should be run in verbose mode.
> /CvtArea:filename
> Specifies a contiguous file in the root directory to be
> the place holder for NTFS system files.
> /NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and directories security
> settings to be accessible by everyone.
> /X Forces the volume to dismount first if necessary.
> All opened handles to the volume would then be invalid.
> Hope This Helps
> Joe Sanchez
>
>
>
>
>
> "Dave" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have been running XP since I bought my new laptop some
> > six months ago. At the time I was advised to run with
> > FAT32 file system. I am now coming to the conclusion that
> > NTFS is probably better. Question: can I CONVERT to NTFS
> > now (as opposed to reformatting!)without losing all my
> > numerous files?
>
>

[Rob Schneider]

Dave wrote:

> I have been running XP since I bought my new laptop some
> six months ago. At the time I was advised to run with
> FAT32 file system. I am now coming to the conclusion that
> NTFS is probably better. Question: can I CONVERT to NTFS
> now (as opposed to reformatting!)without losing all my
> numerous files?

Fully described in "Help" on your computer. Search for "NTSF" for a
number of good articles to read.

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You can safely convert your hard drive to NTFS whenever desired,
without having to format the partition and reinstall everything. As
always when performing any serious changes, back up any important data
before proceeding, just in case. A little advance preparation is also
strongly recommended, so you can avoid any performance hits caused by
the default cluster size:

Converting FAT32 to NTFS in Windows
http://www.aumha.org/a/ntfscvt.htm


Bruce Chambers

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"Dave" > wrote in message
...
> I have been running XP since I bought my new laptop some
> six months ago. At the time I was advised to run with
> FAT32 file system. I am now coming to the conclusion that
> NTFS is probably better. Question: can I CONVERT to NTFS
> now (as opposed to reformatting!)without losing all my
> numerous files?

[Rob Schneider]

Dave wrote:

> I have been running XP since I bought my new laptop some
> six months ago. At the time I was advised to run with
> FAT32 file system. I am now coming to the conclusion that
> NTFS is probably better. Question: can I CONVERT to NTFS
> now (as opposed to reformatting!)without losing all my
> numerous files?

Fully described and explained in "Help" on your computer. Search for
"ntfs" for all instructions.

[Eli Aran]

the partition magic boot diskettes can convert (and also re-arrange, merge
and delete) partitions to any common file system without loosing data.
highly recommended and easy user-friendly. it works on fat --> NTFS and even
linux partition. still it would be best to backup your personal files before
(just in case)

"Dave" > wrote in message
...
> I have been running XP since I bought my new laptop some
> six months ago. At the time I was advised to run with
> FAT32 file system. I am now coming to the conclusion that
> NTFS is probably better. Question: can I CONVERT to NTFS
> now (as opposed to reformatting!)without losing all my
> numerous files?


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