Jim Macklin said:You must open a command line window first. START/Run type
cmd
Then you follow the procedures listed...
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\>convert /?
Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename]
[/NoSecurity] [/X]
volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a
colon),
mount point, or volume name.
/FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be converted
to NTFS.
/V Specifies that Convert should be run in
verbose mode.
/CvtArea:filename
Specifies a contiguous file in the root
directory to be
the place holder for NTFS system files.
/NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and directories
security
settings to be accessible by everyone.
/X Forces the volume to dismount first if
necessary.
All opened handles to the volume would then be
invalid.
C:\Documents and Settings\>
You should perform some maintenance procedures before doing
the conversion; do a disk clean up, run check disk to check
the file system and the disk surface. Although the convert
procedure usually completes without any data loss, some
settings may change and if there is a serious problem,
having done a backup of data and settings will save your
files. Make sure your power supply is from the wall is
stable, don't do the conversion when the power is flickering
or there are storms nearby. Using a high capacity UPS is a
good idea.
Help and Support on the START menu has more, just search for
convert...
here is one page of 32 available.
Convert
Converts FAT and FAT32 volumes to NTFS.
Syntax
convert [volume] /fs:ntfs [/v] [/cvtarea:FileName]
[/nosecurity] [/x]
Parameters
volume
Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon), mount
point, or volume name to convert to NTFS.
/fs:ntfs
Required. Converts the volume to NTFS.
/v
Specifies verbose mode, that is, all messages will be
displayed during conversion.
/cvtarea:FileName
For advanced users only. Specifies that the Master File
Table (MFT) and other NTFS metadata files are written to an
existing, contiguous placeholder file. This file must be in
the root directory of the file system to be converted. Use
of the /CVTAREA parameter can result in a less fragmented
file system after conversion. For best results, the size of
this file should be 1 KB multiplied by the number of files
and directories in the file system, however, the convert
utility accepts files of any size.
For more information about using the /cvtarea parameter,
see "File Systems" at the Microsoft Windows XP Resource Kits
Web site.(http://www.microsoft.com/)
Important
a.. You must create the placeholder file using the
fsutil file createnew command prior to running convert.
Convert does not create this file for you. Convert
overwrites this file with NTFS metadata. After conversion,
any unused space in this file is freed. For more information
about the fsutil file command, see Related Topics.
/nosecurity
Specifies that the converted files and directory security
settings are accessible by everyone.
/x
Dismounts the volume, if necessary, before it is
converted. Any open handles to the volume will no longer be
valid.
Remarks
a.. You must specify that the drive should be converted
when the computer is restarted. Otherwise, you cannot
convert the current drive.
b.. If convert cannot lock the drive (for example, the
system volume or the current drive), it offers to convert
the drive the next time the computer restarts.
c.. The location of the MFT is different on volumes that
have been converted from previous version of NTFS, so volume
performance might not be as good on volumes converted from
Windows NT.
d.. Volumes converted from FAT to NTFS lack some
performance benefits compared to volumes initially formatted
with NTFS. On converted volumes, the MFT might become
fragmented. In addition, on converted boot volumes, NTFS
permissions are not applied after the volume is converted.
Examples
To convert the volume on drive E to NTFS and display all
messages, type:
convert e: /fs:ntfs /v
Related Topics
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
in message
| My XP file system is FAT32. To convert everything tells
me to type either
| help convert or just convert on command line. I get the
response that
| neither command is recognised. Where do I go from here?
SteveMS said:I am keen to do this to my laptop, switch to NTFS. If I do this, will I
lose
any information?
SteveMS
Jim Macklin said:You must open a command line window first. START/Run type
cmd
Then you follow the procedures listed...
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\>convert /?
Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename]
[/NoSecurity] [/X]
volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a
colon),
mount point, or volume name.
/FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be converted
to NTFS.
/V Specifies that Convert should be run in
verbose mode.
/CvtArea:filename
Specifies a contiguous file in the root
directory to be
the place holder for NTFS system files.
/NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and directories
security
settings to be accessible by everyone.
/X Forces the volume to dismount first if
necessary.
All opened handles to the volume would then be
invalid.
C:\Documents and Settings\>
You should perform some maintenance procedures before doing
the conversion; do a disk clean up, run check disk to check
the file system and the disk surface. Although the convert
procedure usually completes without any data loss, some
settings may change and if there is a serious problem,
having done a backup of data and settings will save your
files. Make sure your power supply is from the wall is
stable, don't do the conversion when the power is flickering
or there are storms nearby. Using a high capacity UPS is a
good idea.
Help and Support on the START menu has more, just search for
convert...
here is one page of 32 available.
Convert
Converts FAT and FAT32 volumes to NTFS.
Syntax
convert [volume] /fs:ntfs [/v] [/cvtarea:FileName]
[/nosecurity] [/x]
Parameters
volume
Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon), mount
point, or volume name to convert to NTFS.
/fs:ntfs
Required. Converts the volume to NTFS.
/v
Specifies verbose mode, that is, all messages will be
displayed during conversion.
/cvtarea:FileName
For advanced users only. Specifies that the Master File
Table (MFT) and other NTFS metadata files are written to an
existing, contiguous placeholder file. This file must be in
the root directory of the file system to be converted. Use
of the /CVTAREA parameter can result in a less fragmented
file system after conversion. For best results, the size of
this file should be 1 KB multiplied by the number of files
and directories in the file system, however, the convert
utility accepts files of any size.
For more information about using the /cvtarea parameter,
see "File Systems" at the Microsoft Windows XP Resource Kits
Web site.(http://www.microsoft.com/)
Important
a.. You must create the placeholder file using the
fsutil file createnew command prior to running convert.
Convert does not create this file for you. Convert
overwrites this file with NTFS metadata. After conversion,
any unused space in this file is freed. For more information
about the fsutil file command, see Related Topics.
/nosecurity
Specifies that the converted files and directory security
settings are accessible by everyone.
/x
Dismounts the volume, if necessary, before it is
converted. Any open handles to the volume will no longer be
valid.
Remarks
a.. You must specify that the drive should be converted
when the computer is restarted. Otherwise, you cannot
convert the current drive.
b.. If convert cannot lock the drive (for example, the
system volume or the current drive), it offers to convert
the drive the next time the computer restarts.
c.. The location of the MFT is different on volumes that
have been converted from previous version of NTFS, so volume
performance might not be as good on volumes converted from
Windows NT.
d.. Volumes converted from FAT to NTFS lack some
performance benefits compared to volumes initially formatted
with NTFS. On converted volumes, the MFT might become
fragmented. In addition, on converted boot volumes, NTFS
permissions are not applied after the volume is converted.
Examples
To convert the volume on drive E to NTFS and display all
messages, type:
convert e: /fs:ntfs /v
Related Topics
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
in message
| My XP file system is FAT32. To convert everything tells
me to type either
| help convert or just convert on command line. I get the
response that
| neither command is recognised. Where do I go from here?
george said:to begin with youj need to do a search on your entire disk(s) for
convert.exe, to establish that it is actually *NOT* present on your system.
if it *is* present then chances are there is something amiss with the
standard PATH reference on your system.
if it *is not* then you will have to use the expand command from your CD to
expand the CD version of it onto your disk.
also, you might want to see if you can execute *any* .exe file at all,
because maybe your system has been infected with something.
In that case you will first need to run a couple of spyware, malware, virus
check and removal programs.
hth
george
thanks George but no convert.exe loaded and no disc other than the reload back up. As for exe generally Iam loading programs all day long so presumably pass that test. Where now?
Mike Hall (MS-MVP) said:Steve
A reasonable amount of free space is required for this task (can't remember
just how much), and you should ALWAYS backup (save) important data before
starting a major change.. the unexpected is always around the corner,
waiting patiently..
--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
SteveMS said:I am keen to do this to my laptop, switch to NTFS. If I do this, will I
lose
any information?
SteveMS
Jim Macklin said:You must open a command line window first. START/Run type
cmd
Then you follow the procedures listed...
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\>convert /?
Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename]
[/NoSecurity] [/X]
volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a
colon),
mount point, or volume name.
/FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be converted
to NTFS.
/V Specifies that Convert should be run in
verbose mode.
/CvtArea:filename
Specifies a contiguous file in the root
directory to be
the place holder for NTFS system files.
/NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and directories
security
settings to be accessible by everyone.
/X Forces the volume to dismount first if
necessary.
All opened handles to the volume would then be
invalid.
C:\Documents and Settings\>
You should perform some maintenance procedures before doing
the conversion; do a disk clean up, run check disk to check
the file system and the disk surface. Although the convert
procedure usually completes without any data loss, some
settings may change and if there is a serious problem,
having done a backup of data and settings will save your
files. Make sure your power supply is from the wall is
stable, don't do the conversion when the power is flickering
or there are storms nearby. Using a high capacity UPS is a
good idea.
Help and Support on the START menu has more, just search for
convert...
here is one page of 32 available.
Convert
Converts FAT and FAT32 volumes to NTFS.
Syntax
convert [volume] /fs:ntfs [/v] [/cvtarea:FileName]
[/nosecurity] [/x]
Parameters
volume
Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon), mount
point, or volume name to convert to NTFS.
/fs:ntfs
Required. Converts the volume to NTFS.
/v
Specifies verbose mode, that is, all messages will be
displayed during conversion.
/cvtarea:FileName
For advanced users only. Specifies that the Master File
Table (MFT) and other NTFS metadata files are written to an
existing, contiguous placeholder file. This file must be in
the root directory of the file system to be converted. Use
of the /CVTAREA parameter can result in a less fragmented
file system after conversion. For best results, the size of
this file should be 1 KB multiplied by the number of files
and directories in the file system, however, the convert
utility accepts files of any size.
For more information about using the /cvtarea parameter,
see "File Systems" at the Microsoft Windows XP Resource Kits
Web site.(http://www.microsoft.com/)
Important
a.. You must create the placeholder file using the
fsutil file createnew command prior to running convert.
Convert does not create this file for you. Convert
overwrites this file with NTFS metadata. After conversion,
any unused space in this file is freed. For more information
about the fsutil file command, see Related Topics.
/nosecurity
Specifies that the converted files and directory security
settings are accessible by everyone.
/x
Dismounts the volume, if necessary, before it is
converted. Any open handles to the volume will no longer be
valid.
Remarks
a.. You must specify that the drive should be converted
when the computer is restarted. Otherwise, you cannot
convert the current drive.
b.. If convert cannot lock the drive (for example, the
system volume or the current drive), it offers to convert
the drive the next time the computer restarts.
c.. The location of the MFT is different on volumes that
have been converted from previous version of NTFS, so volume
performance might not be as good on volumes converted from
Windows NT.
d.. Volumes converted from FAT to NTFS lack some
performance benefits compared to volumes initially formatted
with NTFS. On converted volumes, the MFT might become
fragmented. In addition, on converted boot volumes, NTFS
permissions are not applied after the volume is converted.
Examples
To convert the volume on drive E to NTFS and display all
messages, type:
convert e: /fs:ntfs /v
Related Topics
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
in message
| My XP file system is FAT32. To convert everything tells
me to type either
| help convert or just convert on command line. I get the
response that
| neither command is recognised. Where do I go from here?
My question seems to be generating a lot of interest but no information that works for me. I have read everything from Help and Support and have read other bits on web and knowledge base. Fact is exactly as I stated it - plus fact that convert.exe does not appear when I do a search. Could someone send me the convert file rather than telling me what it should do! My laptop - which I am trying to convert - came preloaded by Tiny. (It will not help to be told I should not have bought from Tiny)
simplefella said:Mike Hall (MS-MVP) said:Steve
A reasonable amount of free space is required for this task (can't
remember
just how much), and you should ALWAYS backup (save) important data before
starting a major change.. the unexpected is always around the corner,
waiting patiently..
--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
SteveMS said:I am keen to do this to my laptop, switch to NTFS. If I do this, will I
lose
any information?
SteveMS
:
You must open a command line window first. START/Run type
cmd
Then you follow the procedures listed...
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\>convert /?
Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename]
[/NoSecurity] [/X]
volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a
colon),
mount point, or volume name.
/FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be converted
to NTFS.
/V Specifies that Convert should be run in
verbose mode.
/CvtArea:filename
Specifies a contiguous file in the root
directory to be
the place holder for NTFS system files.
/NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and directories
security
settings to be accessible by everyone.
/X Forces the volume to dismount first if
necessary.
All opened handles to the volume would then be
invalid.
C:\Documents and Settings\>
You should perform some maintenance procedures before doing
the conversion; do a disk clean up, run check disk to check
the file system and the disk surface. Although the convert
procedure usually completes without any data loss, some
settings may change and if there is a serious problem,
having done a backup of data and settings will save your
files. Make sure your power supply is from the wall is
stable, don't do the conversion when the power is flickering
or there are storms nearby. Using a high capacity UPS is a
good idea.
Help and Support on the START menu has more, just search for
convert...
here is one page of 32 available.
Convert
Converts FAT and FAT32 volumes to NTFS.
Syntax
convert [volume] /fs:ntfs [/v] [/cvtarea:FileName]
[/nosecurity] [/x]
Parameters
volume
Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon), mount
point, or volume name to convert to NTFS.
/fs:ntfs
Required. Converts the volume to NTFS.
/v
Specifies verbose mode, that is, all messages will be
displayed during conversion.
/cvtarea:FileName
For advanced users only. Specifies that the Master File
Table (MFT) and other NTFS metadata files are written to an
existing, contiguous placeholder file. This file must be in
the root directory of the file system to be converted. Use
of the /CVTAREA parameter can result in a less fragmented
file system after conversion. For best results, the size of
this file should be 1 KB multiplied by the number of files
and directories in the file system, however, the convert
utility accepts files of any size.
For more information about using the /cvtarea parameter,
see "File Systems" at the Microsoft Windows XP Resource Kits
Web site.(http://www.microsoft.com/)
Important
a.. You must create the placeholder file using the
fsutil file createnew command prior to running convert.
Convert does not create this file for you. Convert
overwrites this file with NTFS metadata. After conversion,
any unused space in this file is freed. For more information
about the fsutil file command, see Related Topics.
/nosecurity
Specifies that the converted files and directory security
settings are accessible by everyone.
/x
Dismounts the volume, if necessary, before it is
converted. Any open handles to the volume will no longer be
valid.
Remarks
a.. You must specify that the drive should be converted
when the computer is restarted. Otherwise, you cannot
convert the current drive.
b.. If convert cannot lock the drive (for example, the
system volume or the current drive), it offers to convert
the drive the next time the computer restarts.
c.. The location of the MFT is different on volumes that
have been converted from previous version of NTFS, so volume
performance might not be as good on volumes converted from
Windows NT.
d.. Volumes converted from FAT to NTFS lack some
performance benefits compared to volumes initially formatted
with NTFS. On converted volumes, the MFT might become
fragmented. In addition, on converted boot volumes, NTFS
permissions are not applied after the volume is converted.
Examples
To convert the volume on drive E to NTFS and display all
messages, type:
convert e: /fs:ntfs /v
Related Topics
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
in message
| My XP file system is FAT32. To convert everything tells
me to type either
| help convert or just convert on command line. I get the
response that
| neither command is recognised. Where do I go from here?
My question seems to be generating a lot of interest but no information
that works for me. I have read everything from Help and Support and have
read other bits on web and knowledge base. Fact is exactly as I stated
it - plus fact that convert.exe does not appear when I do a search.
Could someone send me the convert file rather than telling me what it
should do! My laptop - which I am trying to convert - came preloaded by
Tiny. (It will not help to be told I should not have bought from Tiny)
Jim Macklin said:see if this helps you find a beginning,
http://redmondmag.com/columns/article.asp?EditorialsID=643
You can use Google and look for a source to download
convert.exe but be careful, there are other files named
convert.exe that do conversions other than FAT 32 to NTFS.
Also, check www.ntfs.com
And I agree, Tiny owes you a proper XP CD.
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
message |
| "simplefella" <[email protected]>
wrote in message
| | >
| >
| > "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote:
| >
| >> Steve
| >>
| >> A reasonable amount of free space is required for this
task (can't
| >> remember
| >> just how much), and you should ALWAYS backup (save)
important data before
| >> starting a major change.. the unexpected is always
around the corner,
| >> waiting patiently..
| >>
| >> --
| >> Mike Hall
| >> MVP - Windows Shell/user
| >>
| >>
| >>
| >>
| >>
| >>
| >>
message
| >>
| >> >I am keen to do this to my laptop, switch to NTFS. If
I do this, will I
| >> >lose
| >> > any information?
| >> >
| >> > SteveMS
| >> >
| >> > "Jim Macklin" wrote:
| >> >
| >> >> You must open a command line window first.
START/Run type
| >> >> cmd
| >> >>
| >> >> Then you follow the procedures listed...
| >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
| >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
| >> >>
| >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\>convert /?
| >> >> Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
| >> >>
| >> >> CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename]
| >> >> [/NoSecurity] [/X]
| >> >>
| >> >> volume Specifies the drive letter (followed
by a
| >> >> colon),
| >> >> mount point, or volume name.
| >> >> /FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be
converted
| >> >> to NTFS.
| >> >> /V Specifies that Convert should be run
in
| >> >> verbose mode.
| >> >> /CvtArea:filename
| >> >> Specifies a contiguous file in the
root
| >> >> directory to be
| >> >> the place holder for NTFS system
files.
| >> >> /NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and
directories
| >> >> security
| >> >> settings to be accessible by everyone.
| >> >> /X Forces the volume to dismount first if
| >> >> necessary.
| >> >> All opened handles to the volume would
then be
| >> >> invalid.
| >> >>
| >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\>
| >> >>
| >> >> You should perform some maintenance procedures
before doing
| >> >> the conversion; do a disk clean up, run check disk
to check
| >> >> the file system and the disk surface. Although the
convert
| >> >> procedure usually completes without any data loss,
some
| >> >> settings may change and if there is a serious
problem,
| >> >> having done a backup of data and settings will save
your
| >> >> files. Make sure your power supply is from the wall
is
| >> >> stable, don't do the conversion when the power is
flickering
| >> >> or there are storms nearby. Using a high capacity
UPS is a
| >> >> good idea.
| >> >>
| >> >> Help and Support on the START menu has more, just
search for
| >> >> convert...
| >> >> here is one page of 32 available.
| >> >> Convert
| >> >> Converts FAT and FAT32 volumes to NTFS.
| >> >>
| >> >> Syntax
| >> >> convert [volume] /fs:ntfs [/v] [/cvtarea:FileName]
| >> >> [/nosecurity] [/x]
| >> >>
| >> >> Parameters
| >> >> volume
| >> >> Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon),
mount
| >> >> point, or volume name to convert to NTFS.
| >> >> /fs:ntfs
| >> >> Required. Converts the volume to NTFS.
| >> >> /v
| >> >> Specifies verbose mode, that is, all messages will
be
| >> >> displayed during conversion.
| >> >> /cvtarea:FileName
| >> >> For advanced users only. Specifies that the Master
File
| >> >> Table (MFT) and other NTFS metadata files are
written to an
| >> >> existing, contiguous placeholder file. This file
must be in
| >> >> the root directory of the file system to be
converted. Use
| >> >> of the /CVTAREA parameter can result in a less
fragmented
| >> >> file system after conversion. For best results, the
size of
| >> >> this file should be 1 KB multiplied by the number of
files
| >> >> and directories in the file system, however, the
convert
| >> >> utility accepts files of any size.
| >> >> For more information about using the /cvtarea
parameter,
| >> >> see "File Systems" at the Microsoft Windows XP
Resource Kits
| >> >> Web site.(http://www.microsoft.com/)
| >> >>
| >> >> Important
| >> >>
| >> >> a.. You must create the placeholder file using
the
| >> >> fsutil file createnew command prior to running
convert.
| >> >> Convert does not create this file for you. Convert
| >> >> overwrites this file with NTFS metadata. After
conversion,
| >> >> any unused space in this file is freed. For more
information
| >> >> about the fsutil file command, see Related Topics.
| >> >> /nosecurity
| >> >> Specifies that the converted files and directory
security
| >> >> settings are accessible by everyone.
| >> >> /x
| >> >> Dismounts the volume, if necessary, before it is
| >> >> converted. Any open handles to the volume will no
longer be
| >> >> valid.
| >> >> Remarks
| >> >> a.. You must specify that the drive should be
converted
| >> >> when the computer is restarted. Otherwise, you
cannot
| >> >> convert the current drive.
| >> >> b.. If convert cannot lock the drive (for example,
the
| >> >> system volume or the current drive), it offers to
convert
| >> >> the drive the next time the computer restarts.
| >> >> c.. The location of the MFT is different on
volumes that
| >> >> have been converted from previous version of NTFS,
so volume
| >> >> performance might not be as good on volumes
converted from
| >> >> Windows NT.
| >> >> d.. Volumes converted from FAT to NTFS lack some
| >> >> performance benefits compared to volumes initially
formatted
| >> >> with NTFS. On converted volumes, the MFT might
become
| >> >> fragmented. In addition, on converted boot volumes,
NTFS
| >> >> permissions are not applied after the volume is
converted.
| >> >> Examples
| >> >> To convert the volume on drive E to NTFS and display
all
| >> >> messages, type:
| >> >>
| >> >> convert e: /fs:ntfs /v
| >> >>
| >> >> Related Topics
| >> >>
| >> >>
| >> >> --
| >> >> The people think the Constitution protects their
rights;
| >> >> But government sees it as an obstacle to be
overcome.
| >> >>
| >> >>
| >> >> "simplefella"
| >> >> in message
| >> >>
| >> >> | My XP file system is FAT32. To convert
everything tells
| >> >> me to type either
| >> >> | help convert or just convert on command line. I
get the
| >> >> response that
| >> >> | neither command is recognised. Where do I go from
here?
| >> >>
| >> >>
| >> >>
| >>
| >>
| >> My question seems to be generating a lot of interest
but no information
| >> that works for me. I have read everything from Help
and Support and have
| >> read other bits on web and knowledge base. Fact is
exactly as I stated
| >> it - plus fact that convert.exe does not appear when I
do a search.
| >> Could someone send me the convert file rather than
telling me what it
| >> should do! My laptop - which I am trying to convert -
came preloaded by
| >> Tiny. (It will not help to be told I should not have
bought from Tiny)
|
| someone could, but apart from the fact that might not
legally be allowed
| (which I'm not sure of and would constitute another
discussion!), sending it
| to (e-mail address removed) will do not much
good either, don't
| you think??
|
| george
|
| PS. Apart from these issues, I would strongly advise you
to have a little
| chat with Tiny and see if you can get the software on CD,
because judging
| ('from a distance') the way they seem to have set up your
system, I think
| you might be in for some more surprises in the future.
| A normal install would have resulted in convert.exe being
on your system by
| default.
| It is therefor pretty safe to say they seem to have
heavily customized the
| installation (that is if you haven't accidentally deleted
the file
| yourself.)
| So having a CD handy will not be a bad idea.
|
| george
|
|
Jim Macklin said:Microsoft expects that all such programs be installed by the
oem sellers. Since you have a legal installed XP, you would
not be in violation of the EULA if you installed
"convert.exe" but I don't know where to find it except on a
Windows CD. I'm not sure if you can just copy the file into
the programs directory (folder) or if it needs to be
installed using the "modify Windows components in add/remove
software."
I can't remember all your posts, have you opened a command
line window using Start/Run (type) cmd and then typed
convert /? to see if the help for the command comes up. If
it does then I think the program is there, but it is buried
inside a system file. If you just type convert in the
command line, it should give an error message that "you must
specify a drive."
Good luck
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
in message
|
| Thaniks, Jim. I've read the mag piece which takes me
further than I may be
| capable of going but nowhere can I find provision to
download the convert.exe
| file so I cannot even start.
|
| The retailer - why did they not load NTFS? - is presumably
bound by
| Microsoft. There must be thousands in the same fix as me -
will Microsofgt do
| nothing for us?
|
| "Jim Macklin" wrote:
|
| > see if this helps you find a beginning,
| >
http://redmondmag.com/columns/article.asp?EditorialsID=643
| > You can use Google and look for a source to download
| > convert.exe but be careful, there are other files named
| > convert.exe that do conversions other than FAT 32 to
NTFS.
| >
| > Also, check www.ntfs.com
| >
| > And I agree, Tiny owes you a proper XP CD.
| >
| >
| > --
| > The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
| > But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| >
| >
| > message | > |
| > | "simplefella" <[email protected]>
| > wrote in message
| > |
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote:
| > | >
| > | >> Steve
| > | >>
| > | >> A reasonable amount of free space is required for
this
| > task (can't
| > | >> remember
| > | >> just how much), and you should ALWAYS backup (save)
| > important data before
| > | >> starting a major change.. the unexpected is always
| > around the corner,
| > | >> waiting patiently..
| > | >>
| > | >> --
| > | >> Mike Hall
| > | >> MVP - Windows Shell/user
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
in
| > message
| > | >>
| >
| > | >> >I am keen to do this to my laptop, switch to NTFS.
If
| > I do this, will I
| > | >> >lose
| > | >> > any information?
| > | >> >
| > | >> > SteveMS
| > | >> >
| > | >> > "Jim Macklin" wrote:
| > | >> >
| > | >> >> You must open a command line window first.
| > START/Run type
| > | >> >> cmd
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Then you follow the procedures listed...
| > | >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
| > | >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\>convert /?
| > | >> >> Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename]
| > | >> >> [/NoSecurity] [/X]
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> volume Specifies the drive letter
(followed
| > by a
| > | >> >> colon),
| > | >> >> mount point, or volume name.
| > | >> >> /FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be
| > converted
| > | >> >> to NTFS.
| > | >> >> /V Specifies that Convert should be
run
| > in
| > | >> >> verbose mode.
| > | >> >> /CvtArea:filename
| > | >> >> Specifies a contiguous file in the
| > root
| > | >> >> directory to be
| > | >> >> the place holder for NTFS system
| > files.
| > | >> >> /NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and
| > directories
| > | >> >> security
| > | >> >> settings to be accessible by
everyone.
| > | >> >> /X Forces the volume to dismount
first if
| > | >> >> necessary.
| > | >> >> All opened handles to the volume
would
| > then be
| > | >> >> invalid.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\>
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> You should perform some maintenance procedures
| > before doing
| > | >> >> the conversion; do a disk clean up, run check
disk
| > to check
| > | >> >> the file system and the disk surface. Although
the
| > convert
| > | >> >> procedure usually completes without any data
loss,
| > some
| > | >> >> settings may change and if there is a serious
| > problem,
| > | >> >> having done a backup of data and settings will
save
| > your
| > | >> >> files. Make sure your power supply is from the
wall
| > is
| > | >> >> stable, don't do the conversion when the power
is
| > flickering
| > | >> >> or there are storms nearby. Using a high
capacity
| > UPS is a
| > | >> >> good idea.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Help and Support on the START menu has more,
just
| > search for
| > | >> >> convert...
| > | >> >> here is one page of 32 available.
| > | >> >> Convert
| > | >> >> Converts FAT and FAT32 volumes to NTFS.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Syntax
| > | >> >> convert [volume] /fs:ntfs [/v]
[/cvtarea:FileName]
| > | >> >> [/nosecurity] [/x]
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Parameters
| > | >> >> volume
| > | >> >> Specifies the drive letter (followed by a
colon),
| > mount
| > | >> >> point, or volume name to convert to NTFS.
| > | >> >> /fs:ntfs
| > | >> >> Required. Converts the volume to NTFS.
| > | >> >> /v
| > | >> >> Specifies verbose mode, that is, all messages
will
| > be
| > | >> >> displayed during conversion.
| > | >> >> /cvtarea:FileName
| > | >> >> For advanced users only. Specifies that the
Master
| > File
| > | >> >> Table (MFT) and other NTFS metadata files are
| > written to an
| > | >> >> existing, contiguous placeholder file. This file
| > must be in
| > | >> >> the root directory of the file system to be
| > converted. Use
| > | >> >> of the /CVTAREA parameter can result in a less
| > fragmented
| > | >> >> file system after conversion. For best results,
the
| > size of
| > | >> >> this file should be 1 KB multiplied by the
number of
| > files
| > | >> >> and directories in the file system, however, the
| > convert
| > | >> >> utility accepts files of any size.
| > | >> >> For more information about using the /cvtarea
| > parameter,
| > | >> >> see "File Systems" at the Microsoft Windows XP
| > Resource Kits
| > | >> >> Web site.(http://www.microsoft.com/)
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Important
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> a.. You must create the placeholder file
using
| > the
| > | >> >> fsutil file createnew command prior to running
| > convert.
| > | >> >> Convert does not create this file for you.
Convert
| > | >> >> overwrites this file with NTFS metadata. After
| > conversion,
| > | >> >> any unused space in this file is freed. For more
| > information
| > | >> >> about the fsutil file command, see Related
Topics.
| > | >> >> /nosecurity
| > | >> >> Specifies that the converted files and
directory
| > security
| > | >> >> settings are accessible by everyone.
| > | >> >> /x
| > | >> >> Dismounts the volume, if necessary, before it
is
| > | >> >> converted. Any open handles to the volume will
no
| > longer be
| > | >> >> valid.
| > | >> >> Remarks
| > | >> >> a.. You must specify that the drive should be
| > converted
| > | >> >> when the computer is restarted. Otherwise, you
| > cannot
| > | >> >> convert the current drive.
| > | >> >> b.. If convert cannot lock the drive (for
example,
| > the
| > | >> >> system volume or the current drive), it offers
to
| > convert
| > | >> >> the drive the next time the computer restarts.
| > | >> >> c.. The location of the MFT is different on
| > volumes that
| > | >> >> have been converted from previous version of
NTFS,
| > so volume
| > | >> >> performance might not be as good on volumes
| > converted from
| > | >> >> Windows NT.
| > | >> >> d.. Volumes converted from FAT to NTFS lack
some
| > | >> >> performance benefits compared to volumes
initially
| > formatted
| > | >> >> with NTFS. On converted volumes, the MFT might
| > become
| > | >> >> fragmented. In addition, on converted boot
volumes,
| > NTFS
| > | >> >> permissions are not applied after the volume is
| > converted.
| > | >> >> Examples
| > | >> >> To convert the volume on drive E to NTFS and
display
| > all
| > | >> >> messages, type:
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> convert e: /fs:ntfs /v
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Related Topics
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> --
| > | >> >> The people think the Constitution protects their
| > rights;
| > | >> >> But government sees it as an obstacle to be
| > overcome.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> "simplefella"
| > | >> >> in message
| > | >> >>
| >
| > | >> >> | My XP file system is FAT32. To convert
| > everything tells
| > | >> >> me to type either
| > | >> >> | help convert or just convert on command line.
I
| > get the
| > | >> >> response that
| > | >> >> | neither command is recognised. Where do I go
from
| > here?
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >> My question seems to be generating a lot of
interest
| > but no information
| > | >> that works for me. I have read everything from
Help
| > and Support and have
| > | >> read other bits on web and knowledge base. Fact is
| > exactly as I stated
| > | >> it - plus fact that convert.exe does not appear
when I
| > do a search.
| > | >> Could someone send me the convert file rather than
| > telling me what it
| > | >> should do! My laptop - which I am trying to
convert -
| > came preloaded by
| > | >> Tiny. (It will not help to be told I should not
have
| > bought from Tiny)
| > |
| > | someone could, but apart from the fact that might not
| > legally be allowed
| > | (which I'm not sure of and would constitute another
| > discussion!), sending it
| > | to (e-mail address removed) will do not
much
| > good either, don't
| > | you think??
| > |
| > | george
| > |
| > | PS. Apart from these issues, I would strongly advise
you
| > to have a little
| > | chat with Tiny and see if you can get the software on
CD,
| > because judging
| > | ('from a distance') the way they seem to have set up
your
| > system, I think
| > | you might be in for some more surprises in the future.
| > | A normal install would have resulted in convert.exe
being
| > on your system by
| > | default.
| > | It is therefor pretty safe to say they seem to have
| > heavily customized the
| > | installation (that is if you haven't accidentally
deleted
| > the file
| > | yourself.)
| > | So having a CD handy will not be a bad idea.
| > |
| > | george
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
| >
simplefella said:This is the answer the command line gives: 'convert' is not recognized as
an
internalor externalcommand, operable program or batch file
Is this the end of the trail?
Jim Macklin said:Microsoft expects that all such programs be installed by the
oem sellers. Since you have a legal installed XP, you would
not be in violation of the EULA if you installed
"convert.exe" but I don't know where to find it except on a
Windows CD. I'm not sure if you can just copy the file into
the programs directory (folder) or if it needs to be
installed using the "modify Windows components in add/remove
software."
I can't remember all your posts, have you opened a command
line window using Start/Run (type) cmd and then typed
convert /? to see if the help for the command comes up. If
it does then I think the program is there, but it is buried
inside a system file. If you just type convert in the
command line, it should give an error message that "you must
specify a drive."
Good luck
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
in message
|
| Thaniks, Jim. I've read the mag piece which takes me
further than I may be
| capable of going but nowhere can I find provision to
download the convert.exe
| file so I cannot even start.
|
| The retailer - why did they not load NTFS? - is presumably
bound by
| Microsoft. There must be thousands in the same fix as me -
will Microsofgt do
| nothing for us?
|
| "Jim Macklin" wrote:
|
| > see if this helps you find a beginning,
| >
http://redmondmag.com/columns/article.asp?EditorialsID=643
| > You can use Google and look for a source to download
| > convert.exe but be careful, there are other files named
| > convert.exe that do conversions other than FAT 32 to
NTFS.
| >
| > Also, check www.ntfs.com
| >
| > And I agree, Tiny owes you a proper XP CD.
| >
| >
| > --
| > The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
| > But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| >
| >
| > message | > |
| > | "simplefella" <[email protected]>
| > wrote in message
| > |
| > | >
| > | >
| > | > "Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" wrote:
| > | >
| > | >> Steve
| > | >>
| > | >> A reasonable amount of free space is required for
this
| > task (can't
| > | >> remember
| > | >> just how much), and you should ALWAYS backup (save)
| > important data before
| > | >> starting a major change.. the unexpected is always
| > around the corner,
| > | >> waiting patiently..
| > | >>
| > | >> --
| > | >> Mike Hall
| > | >> MVP - Windows Shell/user
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
in
| > message
| > | >>
| >
| > | >> >I am keen to do this to my laptop, switch to NTFS.
If
| > I do this, will I
| > | >> >lose
| > | >> > any information?
| > | >> >
| > | >> > SteveMS| > | >> >
| > | >> > "Jim Macklin" wrote:
| > | >> >
| > | >> >> You must open a command line window first.
| > START/Run type
| > | >> >> cmd
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Then you follow the procedures listed...
| > | >> >> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
| > | >> >> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\>convert /?
| > | >> >> Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename]
| > | >> >> [/NoSecurity] [/X]
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> volume Specifies the drive letter
(followed
| > by a
| > | >> >> colon),
| > | >> >> mount point, or volume name.
| > | >> >> /FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be
| > converted
| > | >> >> to NTFS.
| > | >> >> /V Specifies that Convert should be
run
| > in
| > | >> >> verbose mode.
| > | >> >> /CvtArea:filename
| > | >> >> Specifies a contiguous file in the
| > root
| > | >> >> directory to be
| > | >> >> the place holder for NTFS system
| > files.
| > | >> >> /NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and
| > directories
| > | >> >> security
| > | >> >> settings to be accessible by
everyone.
| > | >> >> /X Forces the volume to dismount
first if
| > | >> >> necessary.
| > | >> >> All opened handles to the volume
would
| > then be
| > | >> >> invalid.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> C:\Documents and Settings\>
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> You should perform some maintenance procedures
| > before doing
| > | >> >> the conversion; do a disk clean up, run check
disk
| > to check
| > | >> >> the file system and the disk surface. Although
the
| > convert
| > | >> >> procedure usually completes without any data
loss,
| > some
| > | >> >> settings may change and if there is a serious
| > problem,
| > | >> >> having done a backup of data and settings will
save
| > your
| > | >> >> files. Make sure your power supply is from the
wall
| > is
| > | >> >> stable, don't do the conversion when the power
is
| > flickering
| > | >> >> or there are storms nearby. Using a high
capacity
| > UPS is a
| > | >> >> good idea.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Help and Support on the START menu has more,
just
| > search for
| > | >> >> convert...
| > | >> >> here is one page of 32 available.
| > | >> >> Convert
| > | >> >> Converts FAT and FAT32 volumes to NTFS.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Syntax
| > | >> >> convert [volume] /fs:ntfs [/v]
[/cvtarea:FileName]
| > | >> >> [/nosecurity] [/x]
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Parameters
| > | >> >> volume
| > | >> >> Specifies the drive letter (followed by a
colon),
| > mount
| > | >> >> point, or volume name to convert to NTFS.
| > | >> >> /fs:ntfs
| > | >> >> Required. Converts the volume to NTFS.
| > | >> >> /v
| > | >> >> Specifies verbose mode, that is, all messages
will
| > be
| > | >> >> displayed during conversion.
| > | >> >> /cvtarea:FileName
| > | >> >> For advanced users only. Specifies that the
Master
| > File
| > | >> >> Table (MFT) and other NTFS metadata files are
| > written to an
| > | >> >> existing, contiguous placeholder file. This file
| > must be in
| > | >> >> the root directory of the file system to be
| > converted. Use
| > | >> >> of the /CVTAREA parameter can result in a less
| > fragmented
| > | >> >> file system after conversion. For best results,
the
| > size of
| > | >> >> this file should be 1 KB multiplied by the
number of
| > files
| > | >> >> and directories in the file system, however, the
| > convert
| > | >> >> utility accepts files of any size.
| > | >> >> For more information about using the /cvtarea
| > parameter,
| > | >> >> see "File Systems" at the Microsoft Windows XP
| > Resource Kits
| > | >> >> Web site.(http://www.microsoft.com/)
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Important
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> a.. You must create the placeholder file
using
| > the
| > | >> >> fsutil file createnew command prior to running
| > convert.
| > | >> >> Convert does not create this file for you.
Convert
| > | >> >> overwrites this file with NTFS metadata. After
| > conversion,
| > | >> >> any unused space in this file is freed. For more
| > information
| > | >> >> about the fsutil file command, see Related
Topics.
| > | >> >> /nosecurity
| > | >> >> Specifies that the converted files and
directory
| > security
| > | >> >> settings are accessible by everyone.
| > | >> >> /x
| > | >> >> Dismounts the volume, if necessary, before it
is
| > | >> >> converted. Any open handles to the volume will
no
| > longer be
| > | >> >> valid.
| > | >> >> Remarks
| > | >> >> a.. You must specify that the drive should be
| > converted
| > | >> >> when the computer is restarted. Otherwise, you
| > cannot
| > | >> >> convert the current drive.
| > | >> >> b.. If convert cannot lock the drive (for
example,
| > the
| > | >> >> system volume or the current drive), it offers
to
| > convert
| > | >> >> the drive the next time the computer restarts.
| > | >> >> c.. The location of the MFT is different on
| > volumes that
| > | >> >> have been converted from previous version of
NTFS,
| > so volume
| > | >> >> performance might not be as good on volumes
| > converted from
| > | >> >> Windows NT.
| > | >> >> d.. Volumes converted from FAT to NTFS lack
some
| > | >> >> performance benefits compared to volumes
initially
| > formatted
| > | >> >> with NTFS. On converted volumes, the MFT might
| > become
| > | >> >> fragmented. In addition, on converted boot
volumes,
| > NTFS
| > | >> >> permissions are not applied after the volume is
| > converted.
| > | >> >> Examples
| > | >> >> To convert the volume on drive E to NTFS and
display
| > all
| > | >> >> messages, type:
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> convert e: /fs:ntfs /v
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> Related Topics
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> --
| > | >> >> The people think the Constitution protects their
| > rights;
| > | >> >> But government sees it as an obstacle to be
| > overcome.
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >> "simplefella"
| > | >> >> in message
| > | >> >>
| >
| > | >> >> | My XP file system is FAT32. To convert
| > everything tells
| > | >> >> me to type either
| > | >> >> | help convert or just convert on command line.
I
| > get the
| > | >> >> response that
| > | >> >> | neither command is recognised. Where do I go
from
| > here?
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >>
| > | >> >>
| > | >>
| > | >>
| > | >> My question seems to be generating a lot of
interest
| > but no information
| > | >> that works for me. I have read everything from
Help
| > and Support and have
| > | >> read other bits on web and knowledge base. Fact is
| > exactly as I stated
| > | >> it - plus fact that convert.exe does not appear
when I
| > do a search.
| > | >> Could someone send me the convert file rather than
| > telling me what it
| > | >> should do! My laptop - which I am trying to
convert -
| > came preloaded by
| > | >> Tiny. (It will not help to be told I should not
have
| > bought from Tiny)
| > |
| > | someone could, but apart from the fact that might not
| > legally be allowed
| > | (which I'm not sure of and would constitute another
| > discussion!), sending it
| > | to (e-mail address removed) will do not
much
| > good either, don't
| > | you think??
| > |
| > | george
| > |
| > | PS. Apart from these issues, I would strongly advise
you
| > to have a little
| > | chat with Tiny and see if you can get the software on
CD,
| > because judging
| > | ('from a distance') the way they seem to have set up
your
| > system, I think
| > | you might be in for some more surprises in the future.
| > | A normal install would have resulted in convert.exe
being
| > on your system by
| > | default.
| > | It is therefor pretty safe to say they seem to have
| > heavily customized the
| > | installation (that is if you haven't accidentally
deleted
| > the file
| > | yourself.)
| > | So having a CD handy will not be a bad idea.
| > |
| > | george
| > |
| > |
| >
| >
| >
Jim Macklin said:No loss of data IF all goes well. A problem can happen so a
backup of data is important. It is making a major change in
the hard drive format after all.
If the drive is healthy, it should work safely.
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
message
|I am keen to do this to my laptop, switch to NTFS. If I do
this, will I lose
| any information?
|
| SteveMS
|
| "Jim Macklin" wrote:
|
| > You must open a command line window first. START/Run
type
| > cmd
| >
| > Then you follow the procedures listed...
| > Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
| > (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
| >
| > C:\Documents and Settings\>convert /?
| > Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.
| >
| > CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename]
| > [/NoSecurity] [/X]
| >
| > volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a
| > colon),
| > mount point, or volume name.
| > /FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be
converted
| > to NTFS.
| > /V Specifies that Convert should be run in
| > verbose mode.
| > /CvtArea:filename
| > Specifies a contiguous file in the root
| > directory to be
| > the place holder for NTFS system files.
| > /NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and
directories
| > security
| > settings to be accessible by everyone.
| > /X Forces the volume to dismount first if
| > necessary.
| > All opened handles to the volume would
then be
| > invalid.
| >
| > C:\Documents and Settings\>
| >
| > You should perform some maintenance procedures before
doing
| > the conversion; do a disk clean up, run check disk to
check
| > the file system and the disk surface. Although the
convert
| > procedure usually completes without any data loss, some
| > settings may change and if there is a serious problem,
| > having done a backup of data and settings will save your
| > files. Make sure your power supply is from the wall is
| > stable, don't do the conversion when the power is
flickering
| > or there are storms nearby. Using a high capacity UPS
is a
| > good idea.
| >
| > Help and Support on the START menu has more, just search
for
| > convert...
| > here is one page of 32 available.
| > Convert
| > Converts FAT and FAT32 volumes to NTFS.
| >
| > Syntax
| > convert [volume] /fs:ntfs [/v] [/cvtarea:FileName]
| > [/nosecurity] [/x]
| >
| > Parameters
| > volume
| > Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon),
mount
| > point, or volume name to convert to NTFS.
| > /fs:ntfs
| > Required. Converts the volume to NTFS.
| > /v
| > Specifies verbose mode, that is, all messages will be
| > displayed during conversion.
| > /cvtarea:FileName
| > For advanced users only. Specifies that the Master
File
| > Table (MFT) and other NTFS metadata files are written to
an
| > existing, contiguous placeholder file. This file must be
in
| > the root directory of the file system to be converted.
Use
| > of the /CVTAREA parameter can result in a less
fragmented
| > file system after conversion. For best results, the size
of
| > this file should be 1 KB multiplied by the number of
files
| > and directories in the file system, however, the convert
| > utility accepts files of any size.
| > For more information about using the /cvtarea
parameter,
| > see "File Systems" at the Microsoft Windows XP Resource
Kits
| > Web site.(http://www.microsoft.com/)
| >
| > Important
| >
| > a.. You must create the placeholder file using the
| > fsutil file createnew command prior to running convert.
| > Convert does not create this file for you. Convert
| > overwrites this file with NTFS metadata. After
conversion,
| > any unused space in this file is freed. For more
information
| > about the fsutil file command, see Related Topics.
| > /nosecurity
| > Specifies that the converted files and directory
security
| > settings are accessible by everyone.
| > /x
| > Dismounts the volume, if necessary, before it is
| > converted. Any open handles to the volume will no longer
be
| > valid.
| > Remarks
| > a.. You must specify that the drive should be
converted
| > when the computer is restarted. Otherwise, you cannot
| > convert the current drive.
| > b.. If convert cannot lock the drive (for example, the
| > system volume or the current drive), it offers to
convert
| > the drive the next time the computer restarts.
| > c.. The location of the MFT is different on volumes
that
| > have been converted from previous version of NTFS, so
volume
| > performance might not be as good on volumes converted
from
| > Windows NT.
| > d.. Volumes converted from FAT to NTFS lack some
| > performance benefits compared to volumes initially
formatted
| > with NTFS. On converted volumes, the MFT might become
| > fragmented. In addition, on converted boot volumes, NTFS
| > permissions are not applied after the volume is
converted.
| > Examples
| > To convert the volume on drive E to NTFS and display all
| > messages, type:
| >
| > convert e: /fs:ntfs /v
| >
| > Related Topics
| >
| >
| > --
| > The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
| > But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| >
| >
| > "simplefella" <[email protected]>
wrote
| > in message
| >
| > | My XP file system is FAT32. To convert everything
tells
| > me to type either
| > | help convert or just convert on command line. I get
the
| > response that
| > | neither command is recognised. Where do I go from
here?
| >
| >
| >
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