ntfs convert - insufficient memory

[Guest]

hey,

i wanted to convert a 18GB fat32 partition to NTFS. So i did the convert
command, but when my machine boots, it starts the chkdsk, and then it gives
me the follwing error "insufficient memory".
i have 256 MB RAM and 5 GB free space so this should be enough i think.
Is there anything i'm missing? why this error? what should i check?

Alternative question would be "how to stop making my machine want to convert
every time it boots". I'll continue working on the fat32.

thanx.
Steven.

 

[John John]

Back up your important data and run a disk diagnostic utility available
from your drive manufacturer. I think your drive might be ready for a
trip to the bone yard.

John

 

[John John]

PS

How To Cancel NTFS Conversion After Running CONVERT.EXE
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=130913

John

 

[Newt Ownsquare]

For your alternative:

From Start/Run enter; chkntfs /x c:

This disables chkdsk from running on drive C:

See this article for more info:

CHKNTFS.EXE: What You Can Use It For
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;160963&Product=win2000

--
Hope this helps,
Newt


| hey,
|
| i wanted to convert a 18GB fat32 partition to NTFS. So i did the convert
| command, but when my machine boots, it starts the chkdsk, and then it gives
| me the follwing error "insufficient memory".
| i have 256 MB RAM and 5 GB free space so this should be enough i think.
| Is there anything i'm missing? why this error? what should i check?
|
| Alternative question would be "how to stop making my machine want to convert
| every time it boots". I'll continue working on the fat32.
|
| thanx.
| Steven.

 

[Frankster]

Just FYI... I once had this problem on an older machine. The BIOS was
configured with one of those "holes" in memory that used to be popular for
use for video components. I disabled that "feature" in the BIOS and all was
well afterward.

-Frank