Convert FAT32 to NTFS

[tutsipoppy2]

Hey guys,

My new HDD came in FAT32 format. No i wanna convert it to NTFS.

So is there any way i can convert it to NTFS without losing my Windows XP installation and data on other partitions.

AbBH suggested me to use 'Partition Magic', but i dont know if it'll convert without erasing my data.

Kindda need help...

 

[MattW]

There is a built in conversion function in windows, open a command prompt and type 'convert /?' in and use the information given to figure out what you need to type in, most likely 'convert c: /FS:NTFS /X'. Your computer will then reset, scan the disk, convert, reset, scan the disk, reboot and then boot into Windows again. Follow this process for each partition.
I have done this once before and had no data loss, though you should back up important data anyway

 

[Kshitiz_Indian]

If you're plannning to install vista then you can boot with the DVD and it can do it for you also.

 

[tutsipoppy2]

No, i dont plan to use Vista.

I just want my current partitions to be converted into NTFS without any data or windows xp installtion loss.

 

[AbBh]

Partition Magic can convert the partitions(even your Windows XP partition) from FAT32 to NTFS without any data loss. I just did it.
Well there are also other freeware tools to do this. But Partition Magic works fine for me so I havent bothered to use them.

 

[davidmills2002]

This will probably be of use to you.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307881/en-us

 

[tutsipoppy2]

Ok, but while converting my XP installation partition.

Will i need to reboot......or use some kind of startup floppy disk or anything of that sort.

 

[AbBh]

You wont need any startup disk. It will reboot and automatically start the conversion process.