This is risky [Resolved]

**Pirate** · Mar 9th, 2003, 03:01 PM

I want to convert one of my FAT32 partitions into NTFS but I'm afraid this would erase all my data.
I did used a command in win2000pro on another partition and it worked without any error (without deleting any data).
I can't remember that command if anyone knows please post it here .

**Pirate** · Mar 9th, 2003, 03:02 PM

aaah forgot the most important thing :
I'm running XP . Is that going to work on XP ???
Thanx for any help !

**Pirate** · Mar 10th, 2003, 07:07 AM

*bump*

**parksie** · Mar 10th, 2003, 08:03 AM

You can convert FAT32 to NTFS quite easily. You should be able to just right-click on the drive name and go to Properties, then convert from there. (I don't have either XP or any FAT32 drives, so I'm going from memory).

However, it is far, far, better to backup your data, then reformat as NTFS. The conversion frequently messes up the sizing, so it *works* and no data is lost, however, it fragments very easily, resulting in inferior performance.

**Pirate** · Mar 10th, 2003, 11:37 AM

The problem is that I don't have more space and data size is more than 13 GB

. This means I have to buy more than 20 Cds

or buy new HD which is over my budget !

I guess I should try it on another Partition and see the result

Thank you for your post !

**Pirate** · Mar 10th, 2003, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by parksie
You can convert FAT32 to NTFS quite easily. You should be able to just right-click on the drive name and go to Properties, then convert from there. (I don't have either XP or any FAT32 drives, so I'm going from memory).

However, it is far, far, better to backup your data, then reformat as NTFS. The conversion frequently messes up the sizing, so it *works* and no data is lost, however, it fragments very easily, resulting in inferior performance.

When right click the volume , there's no Convert option ! What OS are you talking about ?

**parksie** · Mar 10th, 2003, 12:28 PM

I thought XP had something like that.

It could be under Computer Management. Come on, do a little research

Google, Windows help, anything

**Pirate** · Mar 10th, 2003, 12:47 PM

I need that command , it's very fast , safe . I'm gonna find it .

**Pirate** · Mar 10th, 2003, 03:29 PM

I've called my friend to bring his HD to copy all my data and after I finish conversion , I restore it back .

. I'll make some tests on it before conversion .

**Pirate** · Mar 11th, 2003, 02:53 PM

I wish I knew this before ! Partition Magic can convert volumes to NTFS without losing any 1B

. It can be safely done with no worries .

**parksie** · Mar 11th, 2003, 02:58 PM

We already knew the conversion was possible. I'm just saying that you *shouldn't* because it's inefficient.

**Pirate** · Mar 11th, 2003, 03:01 PM

Come on , why you didn't tell me that ?? . I already knew also , but I was a little bit afraid of losing my data .

**parksie** · Mar 11th, 2003, 03:09 PM

I did. AFAIK XP should be able to do it itself.

**Pirate** · Mar 11th, 2003, 03:21 PM

I dunno

, I've looked everywhere in disk management and couldn't fine any convert option . never mind , it's done now .

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