Convert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)

[darkool 0]

Some computer's are sold with windows XP pre installed and with FAT32 FORMAT, so there is a way to change it without data loss. Go do MS-DOS and type convert c: /fs:ntfs, dont forget to change the drive c:\, d:\ , e:\ for the one that you wanna convert . PS : This process is impossible to return to FAT32, once you convert you can't turn back , unless you format your pc cheers m8's

Edited November 7, 2005 by microscopic^earthling (see edit history)

[dhanesh1405241511 0]

Or you could just use Partition Magic , Thankx for the info there darkool , i didnt know any alternate way to change a file system, other than install partition magic and get it over with I am shure your tip would help others ( including me from now on ).RegardsDhanesh.

[WeaponX 0]

To add to this, there is a way to convert NTFS back to FAT32 (from what I found). dhanesh, I assume when you said that the user can use Partition Magic, you meant that they can convert FAT32 to NTFS instead of using the XP convert command right? But Partition Magic can also do the reverse from my findings. The program will set you back about $70 if you buy the newest version (less if you look for older versions on eBay). Just took a look myself and on the left panel under Partition Operations, there's a feature called Convert partition. Click on that and FAT32 is listed (I'm using XP with NTFS now).

[iGuest 3]

Change back to FAT32

Convert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)

 

Hi, You can use a LOW LEVEL formatting tool found at MAXTOR.COM to do this. Then you have to use a boot ME disk to create a partition and format it to FAT32. Time consuming but it will do it.

 

-Joe Black

[iGuest 3]

convert to ntfs

Convert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)

 

When I convert to ntfs in the command prompt it asks for the current size which is 32.6 gb when I write 32.6 gb it refuses the command.Help

 

-question by Mina

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fat32 to ntfs

Convert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)

 

[Replying to darkool,9016,5969

Hi

 

This is parvez, I tried to convert fat 32 to ntfs in cmd.It says that disk is to be defragmanted

No disk space

Could you suggest me

 

Thx

Parvez

 

-reply by parvez

[RepulsiveCoder 0]

It says that disk is to be defragmantedNo disk space

I think you need to free disk space of your partition. Approximately 15% free space is required for defragmentation.
Sometime the convertion reuires to do defragment, don't worry about that.
Try to free up some space and run the command again, if fails then try to defragment manually and then try to convert.
Have a nice time.

[jjkeenan 0]

What.. I dont get the idea.. just use a thumb drive for the files..or better yet, get an enclosure and save everything on your neighbors PC.

[iGuest 3]

Replying to darkoolTHANKS DUDE...This Method Is AWESOME, I don't have to format or use PARTITON MAGIC or so!!THANKS AGAIN -reply by GABUNKOZ

[iGuest 3]

changing an external hd from fat32 to ntfs without loss of dataConvert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)

am I doing something wrong beacuse MS-DOS won't let me do anything to external HD!

please help!

-reply by Malte

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did not workConvert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)

did not work. This is the message I got:

 C:Documents and SettingsAdministrator>convert d: /fs:ntfs'convert' is not recognized as an internal or external command,Operable program or batch file.

[iGuest 3]

guide to installing Windows XP SP2 after FDISKConvert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)

can I please get some help get some1 who knows about Re-partitioning a hard drive, I seem to have put myself in quit a predicament. I used FDISK to delete my NTFS because I thought that is what formatting ment, I now know but I cant seem to be able to create it again, and the other problem I'm facing is that even though I deleted the partition, fdisk reports I still have 8 gigabytes though the HDD is 40 gig, help, PLEASE.

-reply by Baakile T

 

[iGuest 3]

I am attempting to convert such a USB drive from FAT32 to NTFS, but I am on a network, and when I enter the command CONVERT E: /FS:NTFS in DOS for the purpose, I get the message "Access denied." What is wrong that denies me access of that type?

-question by Parker Gabriel

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Hidden DrivesConvert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)

Assalam O AlaikumSir{20 GB Hard Disk Seagate}I want to ask u that in my PC 4 drives C, which has windows XP and other D: E: F:. Sir I'am trying to make our USB a bootable device after few minuates to making USB My PC restarted and then when I open My Computer I shocked to see that my Three Drives Are Hidden exxept of C: so Please give me the solution with your answere and also that when I open Disk Management I see that my whole spce of other three drives make a part of whole one C:Please ANS me AND better Solution MY Expensive Data Will be Lost by This.

-reply by Faizan

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Convert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)Convert Fat32 To Ntfs Without Data Loss (dos-mode)

hey whats up, after some wizard staff on the xp computer management I've found the hard disk become a Dynamic which I don't know what does that mean... Anyway when I tried to use that command it gives me (CONVERT is not available for ROW drives) what should I do???Thanks in advance

-reply by Ahmed Sleem