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

darkool

Nov 7 2005, 03:46 PM

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

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dhanesh

Nov 7 2005, 06:02 PM

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 ).

Regards
Dhanesh.

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WeaponX

Nov 8 2005, 07:46 PM

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).

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FeedBacker

Dec 30 2007, 10:33 AM

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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

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iGuest-Mina

Jun 29 2008, 10:55 AM

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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

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iGuest-parvez

Aug 13 2008, 10:42 AM

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[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

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RepulsiveCoder

Sep 16 2008, 06:36 AM

QUOTE(iGuest-parvez @ Aug 13 2008, 04:42 PM)

It says that disk is to be defragmanted
No 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.

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jjkeenan

Sep 18 2008, 01:37 AM

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.

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iGuest-GABUNKOZ

Nov 11 2008, 10:03 PM

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THANKS DUDE...This Method Is AWESOME, I don't have to format or use PARTITON MAGIC or so!!
THANKS AGAIN :)

-reply by GABUNKOZ

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(G)Malte

Mar 2 2009, 04:51 PM

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Convert 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!

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