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FAT32 to NTFS

post #1 of 11
11/18/05 at 9:43am
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Does anyone now this:


If you convert your harddisk from FAT32 to NTFS could it be that windows wouldn't boot anymore?

I'm thinking of converting it whith acronis partition expert because I read on some threads that NTFS is much faster, is that true?
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post #2 of 11
11/18/05 at 12:11pm
you can do it one of 2 ways:

Hit the search link on this page, way up high between New Posts and Quick Links, it's been discussed to death in this forum, and I'm sure in others as well

Alternatively, from your system, hit F1, or click on Start - Help, and do a search on "convert NTFS" and follow the only option that suggests converting to NTFS
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post #3 of 11
12/1/05 at 8:16pm
I've converted FAT32 to NTFS a few times using the tool in XP and never had any problems.
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post #4 of 11
12/2/05 at 12:43pm
ive never had a good answer to this, so ill ask again

if i switch from fat32 to nfts now (a few monthes after i have had the computer), what happens. will i lose data? thanks
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post #5 of 11
12/2/05 at 12:59pm
Go to windows help, type convert ntfs and follow the instructions. I did it. I DID NOT LOST ANY DATA.
Guilherme
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post #6 of 11
12/3/05 at 9:19am
Tried to convert my C:/ drive but it says i must dismount the drive 1st. Is it ok to do this??
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post #7 of 11
12/3/05 at 10:36am
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Originally Posted by Scouser
Tried to convert my C:/ drive but it says i must dismount the drive 1st. Is it ok to do this??
No, you don't have to do that!

If you have problems with the XP tool just try Partition Magic... very easy to use.
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post #8 of 11
12/4/05 at 11:17am
Hi Scouser, you may go ahead with dismounting the drive, it can't do it anyway. Then you just follow the next set of instructions to perform a bootup conversion and then remember to put in the name of the drive, usually ACER. You'd be wasting your money on purchasing PM for one little task that XP can perform easily.....
ChrisC
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post #9 of 11
12/9/05 at 5:06pm
Yes "purchasing" Partition Magic
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post #10 of 11
12/9/05 at 7:41pm
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if i switch from fat32 to nfts now (a few monthes after i have had the computer), what happens. will i lose data? thanks
Yes you will...in order to switch from one to another, you have to format the drive ntfs, thus erasing all the data.
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post #11 of 11
12/10/05 at 5:27am
No you will not lose any data, adinu is either joking or misinformed. Go "purchase" partition magic from your favorite "legal" site or "legal" program as JaivanK said.. It's very easy to use. Also, FAT32 is faster but you wont notice the difference, NTFS is more advanced and secure.
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