FAT partition

[emailus]

I have a computer with win9x installed on FAT32's
I'd like to format those partitions into NTFS without harming the OS and files
Thank you

[S_M_A]

As far as I remember Win9x can't read NTFS so doing so will make the disk unbootable.

[emailus]

:D I am so Sorry it is XP not win9x I was just trying to alleviate my OS 1 grade lower

[S_M_A]

I've never converted a boot disk after the installation but try right clicking on the drive in explorer and see if the conversion option show up. You could also try running convert c: /FS:NTFS in a command shell. Hopefully this will add the conversion job to the bootup phase.

As you know this is a dangerous operation so if I were you I would make a backup of the vital files before trying to convert.

An even better option is to buy a new disk, reinstall the OS on that disk (selecting NTFS as the file system) and then mount the old disk. After all, a new HD is not that expensive.

[emailus]

So sad, I don't want to beat my FAT32 C drive into a NTFS from a command :(. It sounds dangerous to me too. I installed my windows XP on it, a mistake for a long lasting pain
Thank for the advice I will be much smarter next time on to make a better decision like say a treatment therapy for the best of the best I can 'think' of

[Maejie]

So sad, I don't want to beat my FAT32 C drive into a NTFS from a command :(. It sounds dangerous to me too. I installed my windows XP on it, a mistake for a long lasting pain
Thank for the advice I will be much smarter next time on to make a better decision like say a treatment therapy for the best of the best I can 'think' of

FAT 32 file sys is too old now, I agree with SMA if you have money, you can definitely afford a completely fresh new HD to get your NTFS on it, I would do so if I were you :)

[dglienna]

I've had success converting disks (without backups) on my server a few years ago. Never had any issues.

[Maejie]

I've had success converting disks (without backups) on my server a few years ago. Never had any issues.

NTFS or FAT32 ? I can still see deleted files with my data recovery software anyway