Converting FAT32 to NTFS

[Andrew26]

Hi All,

Just a quick question is there a way to convert from FAT32 to NTFS within Windows 2000 - without re-formatting the laptop.

Best Regards,
A.

 

[Halogengirlie]

Perhaps with PartitionMagic 7.0

http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/

But I'm not 100% sure about this.

 

[klrochette]

If you go to Microsoft's Knowledgebase (

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?ln=EN-US&pr=kbinfo&)

and search for 'convert fat32 to ntfs" you will find lots of hits relating to this.

Good luck!

 

[garwain]

I've tried several programs that were designed to do this, and the only one that has worked properly was partition magic. I use version 5 and it works fine. out of over 100 conversions I've only had 1 mess up, but nothing serious. (for some resaon the partitions lost it's status as the active partition)

 

[2bemcse]

taken from the help function of Win XP

To convert a volume to NTFS from the command prompt
Open Command Prompt.
In the command prompt window, type
convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs

For example, typing convert D: /fs:ntfs would format drive D: with the ntfs format.

Notes

To open command prompt, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
You can convert FAT or FAT32 volumes to NTFS with this command.
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[FilthPig]

I've never had a problem using the built-in convert utility. Partition Magic's a waste of money for this simple operation. Marc Creviere

 

[Andrew26]

Thanks for all your help.

Will let you know the results soon.

Best Regards,
A.