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June 26th, 2010, 07:43 PM
#1
FAT partition
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
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June 27th, 2010, 06:18 AM
#2
Re: FAT partition
As far as I remember Win9x can't read NTFS so doing so will make the disk unbootable.
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June 27th, 2010, 06:31 AM
#3
Re: FAT partition
 I am so Sorry it is XP not win9x I was just trying to alleviate my OS 1 grade lower
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June 27th, 2010, 07:43 AM
#4
Re: FAT partition
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.
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June 27th, 2010, 11:15 PM
#5
Re: FAT partition
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
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June 28th, 2010, 12:57 PM
#6
Re: FAT partition
 Originally Posted by 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
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 
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July 7th, 2010, 05:04 PM
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Re: FAT partition
I've had success converting disks (without backups) on my server a few years ago. Never had any issues.
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July 7th, 2010, 06:29 PM
#8
Re: FAT partition
Originally Posted by dglienna
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
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