Fat 32 to NTFS

[Doug]

I had to redo my Laptop.It originally came with files in Fat32.I run XP Pro.
first got it Changed all Partitions to NTFS.I did this without reformatting
the drive and loosing the info.I believe it was done threw command ??

I now have my backed up files on D drive which is NTFS,my C drive in Fat
32.I need to change my C drive to NTFS without reformatting.Can anyone
please help??
Thanks in Advance
Doug

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I had to redo my Laptop.It originally came with files in Fat32.I run XP
Pro. first got it Changed all Partitions to NTFS.I did this without
reformatting the drive and loosing the info.I believe it was done threw
command ??

I now have my backed up files on D drive which is NTFS,my C drive in Fat
32.I need to change my C drive to NTFS without reformatting.Can anyone
please help??
Thanks in Advance
Doug

Back up your files first and use the Convert command.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314097

HTH
-pk

 

[Doug]

Thanks

Doug

Back up your files first and use the Convert command.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314097

HTH
-pk

 

[Doug]

After entering the file command ,I get:Enter Current Drive Label for Drive
C:

What is the current Drive Label??

I am sorry for maybe a simple or stupid question.I use to know it.I had 3
surgeries in the last 14 months and my mind is a little slow and forgetful
right now!!!

Thank You Very Much in Advance
Doug

 

[Doug]

Sorry for asking again??
After entering the file command ,I get:Enter Current Drive Label for Drive
C:

What is the current Drive Label??

I am sorry for maybe a simple or stupid question.I use to know it.I had 3
surgeries in the last 14 months and my mind is a little slow and forgetful
right now!!!

Thank You Very Much in Advance
Doug

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Sorry for asking again??
After entering the file command ,I get:Enter Current Drive Label
for Drive C:

What is the current Drive Label??

I am sorry for maybe a simple or stupid question.I use to know it.I
had 3 surgeries in the last 14 months and my mind is a little slow
and forgetful right now!!!

At the command prompt (and on the drive you will be changing), type:

dir
<press ENTER>


The first line after DIR should tell you the label (or if it has none.)
"Volume in drive C is XXXXXXX XXX XX" or "Volume in drive C has no label."

C:\>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.

 

[Doug]

Thank You Ever So Much,I really appreciate it !!!!

Thanks
Doug

Sorry for asking again??
After entering the file command ,I get:Enter Current Drive Label
for Drive C:

What is the current Drive Label??

I am sorry for maybe a simple or stupid question.I use to know it.I
had 3 surgeries in the last 14 months and my mind is a little slow
and forgetful right now!!!

At the command prompt (and on the drive you will be changing), type:

dir
<press ENTER>


The first line after DIR should tell you the label (or if it has none.)
"Volume in drive C is XXXXXXX XXX XX" or "Volume in drive C has no label."

C:\>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.

 

[Doug]

I get Invalid Parameter - V]

Thanks Again
Doug

Sorry for asking again??
After entering the file command ,I get:Enter Current Drive Label
for Drive C:

What is the current Drive Label??

I am sorry for maybe a simple or stupid question.I use to know it.I
had 3 surgeries in the last 14 months and my mind is a little slow
and forgetful right now!!!

At the command prompt (and on the drive you will be changing), type:

dir
<press ENTER>


The first line after DIR should tell you the label (or if it has none.)
"Volume in drive C is XXXXXXX XXX XX" or "Volume in drive C has no label."

C:\>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.

 

[oztrailrider]

;3107581']I get Invalid Parameter - V]

Thanks Again
Doug

I think simply convert C: /FS:NTFS is all you will need. Make sure you
have everything backed up first though!.

 

[Big Al]

;3107581']I get Invalid Parameter - V]

Thanks Again
Doug

I think simply convert C: /FS:NTFS is all you will need. Make sure you
have everything backed up first though!.

And if you still get that volume question then do as Shenan suggested
and get the volume with the dir command before you do the convert
command and have it ready.

 

[Doug]

Thank You Everyone who replied.I finally succeeded.

Doug

;3107581']I get Invalid Parameter - V]

Thanks Again
Doug

I think simply convert C: /FS:NTFS is all you will need. Make sure you
have everything backed up first though!.

And if you still get that volume question then do as Shenan suggested and
get the volume with the dir command before you do the convert command and
have it ready.