FAT32 can convert my NTFS file system?
my computer is in FAT32 instead of NTFS file system and it won't let me format it, what should I do?
my computer is in FAT32 instead of NTFS file system and it won't let me format it, what should I do?
First of all. Note that your * computer * is not FAT32, it is your hard disk which is FAT32. You may have several diosk readers and some could be some FAT32 and NTFS.
Second, you cannot format your drive from Windows; It is like cutting the branch of a tree, on which you sit.
Third, why do you want to get in shape? To reinstall Windows or simply to change to NTFS? If you want to reinstall Windows, boot from the Windows CD and follow the instructions for a clean install. It will begin by formatting the drive for you.
But if you just want to change your drive to the NTFS format, use the CONVERT command. But first read http://www.aumha.org/a/ntfscvt.htm because there is an important question about the size of cluster that is not obvious.
Note also that conversion is an important step, touching everything on your drive. When you take a big step, no matter how unlikely it is always possible that something can go wrong. For this reason, it is prudent to make sure that you have a backup of everything you can't afford to lose before you start.
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