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Converting to NTFS Question
My XP Pro is formatted in NTFS. I have a 2nd hard drive still in Fat32. Can
I convert this drive without losing the data on it? If so, how? Thanks |
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My XP Pro is formatted in NTFS. I have a 2nd hard drive still in Fat32. Can I convert this drive without losing the data on it? If so, how? Open a command prompt (Start - Run - type 'cmd' and hit enter). Now type 'convert D: /fs:ntfs' if D: is your second drive. |
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... My XP Pro is formatted in NTFS. I have a 2nd hard drive still in Fat32. Can I convert this drive without losing the data on it? If so, how? Thanks See the following article: Converting FAT32 to NTFS in Windows XP http://aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.htm -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User |
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Go to StartRun and in the Open box type:
convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs If your second drive is E: the line would be convert e: /fs:ntfs don't forget the space before and after e: If any files on the second drive are in use by a process, then you will get a warning message that will ask you if you want to dismount the drive. Answer Y. If that is unsuccessful the utility will ask if you want the conversion to happen on the next reboot. Answer Y. The conversion will then be scheduled for whenever you choose to reboot. -- Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine] (Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested) "Patch" wrote in message ... My XP Pro is formatted in NTFS. I have a 2nd hard drive still in Fat32. Can I convert this drive without losing the data on it? If so, how? Thanks |
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to answer your first question, no you won't loose your files if you use the
process mentioned by the guys above. I did the same with mine and it worked. ml, andras "Colin Barnhorst" wrote: Go to StartRun and in the Open box type: convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs If your second drive is E: the line would be convert e: /fs:ntfs don't forget the space before and after e: If any files on the second drive are in use by a process, then you will get a warning message that will ask you if you want to dismount the drive. Answer Y. If that is unsuccessful the utility will ask if you want the conversion to happen on the next reboot. Answer Y. The conversion will then be scheduled for whenever you choose to reboot. -- Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine] (Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested) "Patch" wrote in message ... My XP Pro is formatted in NTFS. I have a 2nd hard drive still in Fat32. Can I convert this drive without losing the data on it? If so, how? Thanks |
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Patch typed: My XP Pro is formatted in NTFS. I have a 2nd hard drive still in Fat32. Can I convert this drive without losing the data on it? If so, how? To convert to NTFS, you use the CONVERT command. But first read http://www.aumha.org/a/ntfscvt.htm because there's an issue regarding cluster size that isn't obvious. With regard to losing data, by definition, "convert" means that all data, programs, etc. are kept intact. However there are no guarantees that it always works perfectly. However unlikely, it's always possible that something might go wrong. For that reason it's prudent to be sure you have a backup of anything you can't afford to lose before beginning. -- Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User Please reply to the newsgroup |
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"Patch" wrote in message ... My XP Pro is formatted in NTFS. I have a 2nd hard drive still in Fat32. Can I convert this drive without losing the data on it? If so, how? Thanks the advice you got here is all good... just wanted to add that you should have your machine on a UPS... a power failure during the conversion could be a disaster |
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