Convert FAT32 To NTFS By Command Prompt Safe?

Jan 24, 2005

To change from FAT 32 to NTFS file system for more stability, security and less fragmentation, open the command prompt and type:Convert C: /FS:NTFS Is it safe to perform that little trick?

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Safe To Convert FAT32 File System Into NTFS?

Sep 10, 2010

I have done analysis of my PC with Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (see image) and it tells me I should convert my D drive into NTFS. Is it safe ? Can I do it without loosing any data ? How can I do it?

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Oct 23, 2009

How do change the file system from FAT32 to NTFS without using the command menu?

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May 27, 2006

I'm trying to convert my external hard drives to NTFS from FAT32.I have used convert f:/fs:ntfs.I am getting this message:"The type of the file system is FAT32.""Enter current volume label for drive f:"

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How To Convert NTFS To FAT32

Sep 25, 2006

i have an old computer that has xp pro and i would like to put windows 95 on it but i can not because the file system NTFS is not supported by win 95 how can i convert the file system back to FAT32 to be able to use windows 95 is there any free programs or something that can do that?

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Convert To NTFS - FAT32

Dec 27, 2005

Yesterday I upgraded my old computer to Xp, but I did so on only one partition, and I left It at FAT 32 just to see if it would work. Now Iam going to convert to NTFS because everything went fine and now I just want to free up space and reformatt the hard drive, basically getting rid of all the information on it and starting fresh. I just want to know if I can reformatt, and the steps for doing so if I can.I only have one partition on this computer that is why I am concerned about the reformatting thing. I tried to formatt when it was still FAT32 but it was saying that i needed to close all remaining things that were using this system.? I am going to convert to NTFS reguardless I just want to free up all my disk space that is being stolen from the old 98 system files.

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Sep 6, 2003

Convert from fat32 to ntfs:From the command line: CONVERT C: /FS:NTFSHowever, the best way in my opinion is a 3rd party product such as Partition Magic (version 7.0 or later). Lets you do everything from within the GUI and it's a delight to work with. Without Partition Magic, this is a one-way process (you cannot convert back to FAT without a reformat)

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Is It Danger To Convert FAT32 Into NTFS

Jan 7, 2006

At an office where I work, the XP installation has been upgraded, but the file system is FAT32.I tried to install a photo card reader, and the system crashed. What are the dangers, in converting to NTFS using the convert.exe command, in losing data already installed? I don't want to be blamed for the wiping out of any of the current set up, but I only know NTFS, and have never used FAT32 with XP.

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Convert NTFS To FAT32: Don't Have A Floppy Drive?

Nov 18, 2005

I wanted to convert NTFS or FAT32 but my laptop don't have a floppy drive so I can not use the win98 or ME start up disk. I can not format my drive but I can use fdisk from the win98 cd.

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How To Convert File Systems From Fat32 To NTFS

Oct 2, 2005

I am using windows XP with SP2 presently running on the FAT32 file system. Can I now convert to NTFS? What will the effects be or will I lose all my data..Is there any advantage to use NTFS?

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Convert Back Fat32 From Ntfs - How To Reinstall Pro?

Aug 5, 2005

I need to convert back to fat32 from ntfs how do I reinstall XP Pro? I have just on large Partition. Can I just install new filesystem?

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Convert My File System From FAT32 To NTFS And Re-install Xp?

Aug 2, 2005

So what's my question - how can I convert my file system from FAT32 to NTFS and re-install my XP using the recovery disks?

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Jul 26, 2005

Using xp windows professional Recovery Console to reformat back to Fat32 from NTFS have not had any luck completing my goal not very good with command is it cq/fat32.

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May 30, 2010

When I try to boot my computer, it runs through the "Windows Loading" screen with the progress bar. Then it comes to a prompt screen informing me that Windows could not be loaded and it gives me options that I must choose from.1. Boot in Safe Mode
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-Boot with last known configuration that worked -Boot Windows Normally

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Converting NTFS To FAT32: Mac Reads Ntfs?

Nov 26, 2006

I have 2 internal HDDs, and 3 external HDDs. However, the recent addition of a Mac by my sister has forced me to be able to share the external HDDs between computers. I understand that the Mac OSX reads/not writes NTFS but will read/write FAT32. Having been advised by other senior Windows users many years back, all my HDDs are in NTFS. I have found no solution to convert NTFS back to FAT32. Does anyone know if you can do so; without damage/corruption? There is much family pictures, common music in these external HDDs; so needless to say, they are precious

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Want To Convert To FAT32 - Reformatt Type

Mar 23, 2005

I installed windows XP on a HP Pavilion with a 20 GB HD using NTFS then found out I should have used FAT32 on a HD that is less than 32GB in size. Also read that I cant go back to FAT32. I was reading on bootdisk.com that I can do a clean install and delete existing partition and when asked to reformat type in a number less than 32GB then go from there. Will this work? My main question is should I bother and why? It seems to work ok using NTFS although a little slower than my brand new Dell. Its just plain fast.

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Filter A Folder - Special Command To Type At The Command Prompt?

Nov 21, 2009

I would like to know if this can be done in win xp environment. say I have a folder, A, of pictures only and they all have file extensions jpg eg abc.jpg, xyz.jpg. say I have a second folder, B, which contains all the files of A(if you ignore extensions) and more(but all are pictures.) But all the files in B has extensions NEF instead of jpg eg abc.NEF, efg.NEF, xyz.NEF. My idea is to extract all the files from B that has the same the name as A(ignoring extensions) and either move or copy to a separate folder ie if A contains abc.jpg, xyz.jpg then abc.NEF and xyz.NEF will be extracted and moved/copied to a new folder. I'm not sure where to start. is there a program out there that can do this? or there's a special command to type at the command prompt?

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Command Prompt Error - 'command' Is Not Recognized?

Oct 22, 2007

Previously I have been doing work that requires me to unplug my network connection and I need to check my IP address each time I plug it in again. I guess it's not set for static IP.Anyways to do this I usually go into Command Prompt and type 'ipconfig'Now however I just get "'ipconfig' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file".The directory is the same as its always been, I can change it but it doesn't seem to matter what it is.I've checked many other posts and is there something possibly wrong with my PATH variable? I used the command 'echo %PATH%' and it works, the list it gives is very garbled however.

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Convert Vs Format NTFS

Jul 20, 2005

I already converted my HD from FAT32 to NFTS. I ran the "fsutil fsinfo ntfsinfo c:" and it shows my cluster size of 4096 KB. BootIT NG also confirms the 4KB cluster size.So..Is that all I needed to do? Is there an advantage of formatting a HD directly as NTFS? Is the convert command (with the 4KB cluster size) enough or will a re-format give better security, performance etc.

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Jul 28, 2010

I have a GM SATA 160GB External Hard Drive that is USB compatible.During a recent file transfer, a suspected Virus infection caused all folders to executable files which even could not be viewed. Failing in several attempts to recover any of the affected files, I resorted to various formatting procedures including Low-level formatting. RAW file format resulted and now I need an NTFS file format to be able to use the drive!

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Feb 22, 2005

I want to convert my Compaq Presario 17XL265 laptop from Fat32 to NTFS. I have just upgraded from Windows 98SE to Windows XP Home Edition. When I enter the command to make the conversion (Convert C: /FS:NTFS) I get this message:"Convert can not run because the volume is in use by another process. Convert may run if volume is dismounted first. All open handles to this volume would then be invalid."

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Jun 3, 2006

Had Win98SE FAT32, now have WinXP NTFS Save a lot of data on cd's. copied data to new system, it only reads some of the info??? What did I do wrong?

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Apr 1, 2005

I'm upgrading to XP Pro from 98se and a question has popped up whether I should leave the current file system in tact or switch to NTFS. Can someone explain to me what the difference is and whether I should switch?

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Feb 22, 2007

XP installed recently is working well, but there's a problem. Startup was taking a long time, and once the black screen w/ XP logo came up, it soon went away and just left a blank black screen. This time I waited, and window came up saying system would do a disk check. It did so quickly, and message said "F" drive (external Seagate 160MB HD), is FAT32. When installing XP, I chose NTFS. There are many docs & files on the external HD. In addition to installing XP, also installed Office 2003, a newer version than what the word & excel docs on external HD were created in. Previous OS was WinMe, current RAM is 512, 1 MHz processor, Dell desktop. Once system did the disk check, it stayed on that screen, so I shut down, turned off the external HD, and restarted. Everything came up fine, and very quickly. Is it possible to convert any of the files on the external HD to NTFS? Or is there a way to access, edit those files that won't conflict with my new OS?

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Not Converting FAT32 To NTFS

Dec 12, 2005

Having read the article found here...http//aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.php I made the bootable floppy ( I hope) with BOOTITNG.EXE as suggested. The article then says I should boot this floppy...this is where I am stuck. I am a little hesitant as to how I can do this. I don't want to mess this up. The remainder of the instructions in this article seem so simple once I get past the 'boot this floppy' part.

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I noticed a lot of services running under one of my svchost.exe processes when I ran the "tasklist /svc" command in the Command Prompt.Here's what I got: AudioSrv, BITS, Browser, CryptSvc, DHCP, dmserver, ERSvc, EventSystem, FastUserSwitchingCompatibilty, helpsvc, HidServ, lanmanserver, lanmanworkstation, Netman, Nla, RasMan, Schedule, seclogon, SENS, SharedAccess, ShellHWDetection, srservice, TapiSrv, Themes, TrkWks, W32Time, winmgmt, wscsvc, wuaserv, WZCSVC I'm not at all sure if any of those are real threats

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Unable To Convert Fat 32 To Ntfs / Having Copy Of Partition Magic?

Aug 18, 2006

i have a acer t135 sempy 3300 w/ xp home,Ive tried to convert partition to ntfs its set as this 72.6 fat 32 on (c: ---and 73.4 ntfs on (d: i had a copy of partition magic from a guy at work but when i tried it i wiped hd and had to use acer restore discs

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Converting Fat32 To NTFS: Only Format In Fat?

Jun 19, 2005

Been trying to reformat my harddrive, format goes well but it will only format it to the fat32 and i want it in the ntfs. now i have tried to convert using the cmd command butit tell me it will convert then restart and for a few seconds it will tell me that it is going to convert may take a few minutes then a few seconds later windows will start and its not converted over. i have the windows xp service pk 2 upgrade cd i tried using that but it never gives me a choice on wwhich file system to use. i know the option is there thou because i installed xp on my mother's as an upgrade from win me and it ask me if i wanted to convert.

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Aug 2, 2005

I am using Win2000 on both my business laptop and my home desktop. On the desktop, because I loaded Win2000, I chose to use NTFS ... I was told that works better with a home network. The laptop came loaded and is using FAT32.Is there a benefit to switching the laptop over to NTFS and can it be done without losing all my files and being a hassle?

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Aug 31, 2007

Which one is better(overall performance,stability....) for installing WinXPsp2 ?

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Changing From Fat32 To NTFS Without A Backup

Aug 22, 2005

I am running XP SP1 with Fat32 and having a dickens of a time getting a full back up, I mave an 80gig hard drive backing up about 65gig to an external 80 gig with usb.If I want to sit in front of the screen for 5 hours, I may be able to get it done when I'm prompted to go to another media because of file size limitations.I have in the past used Ghost but have never had confidence in it and now get errors with it; something about files are not the same size. Recently bought Backup My Pc and babysitting it is the problem there.If I change my file structure to NTFS without a back up, is there any risk and will this solve my back up problem. I'm nervous without a backup.

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