Re: Converting from Fat32 to NTFS
From: Mark (noone_at_nowhere.com)
Date: 09/02/04
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Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 00:13:07 +1200
no problems when i did it...
i didnt know about the cluster size...
i dont know much more than that sorry...
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Mark thanks for the advice.
> I read that if you use the convert command that it may
> make the clusters 512bytes instead of the the normal 4kb
> in NTFS. It suggested that the partition should be
> realigned using a programme called BootIT and the drive
> defragged before using convert command. They also said
> that a conversion is not as good as a clean reinstall.
> What do you think and did you have any problems?
> Dave
>>-----Original Message-----
>>this is a actually quite easy...
>>
>>i had to do this just the other week...just use the
> convert command (see
>>below)...
>>
>>hope this helps...
>>
>>cheers,
>>me.
>>
>>from the xp help :
>>Choosing between NTFS, FAT, and FAT32
>>You can choose between three file systems for disk
> partitions on a computer
>>running Windows XP: NTFS, FAT, and FAT32. Use the
> information below to
>>compare the file systems.
>>
>>NTFS is the recommended file system for the following
> reasons:
>>
>> a.. NTFS is more powerful than FAT or FAT32, and
> includes features
>>required for hosting Active Directory as well as other
> important security
>>features. You can use features such as Active Directory
> and domain-based
>>security only by choosing NTFS as your file system.
>> b.. It is easy to convert partitions to NTFS. The
> Setup program makes
>>conversion easy, whether your partitions used FAT,
> FAT32, or the older
>>version of NTFS. This kind of conversion keeps your
> files intact (unlike
>>formatting a partition). If you do not need to keep your
> files intact and
>>you have a FAT or FAT32 partition, it is recommended
> that you format the
>>partition with NTFS rather than convert from FAT or
> FAT32. Formatting a
>>partition erases all data on the partition and allows
> you to start with a
>>clean drive.
>> Whether a partition is formatted with NTFS or
> converted using the convert
>>command, NTFS is the better choice of file system. For
> more information
>>about Convert.exe, after completing Setup, click Start,
> click Run, type cmd,
>>and then press ENTER. In the command window, type help
> convert and then
>>press ENTER.
>>
>> c.. In order to maintain access control on files and
> folders and support
>>limited accounts, you must use NTFS. If you use FAT32,
> all users will have
>>access to all files on your hard drive, regardless of
> their account type
>>(administrator, limited, or standard.)
>> d.. NTFS is the file system that works best with large
> disks. (The next
>>best file system for large disks is FAT32.)
>>There is one situation in which you might want to choose
> FAT or FAT32 as
>>your file system. If it is necessary to have a computer
> that will sometimes
>>run an earlier version of Windows and other times run
> Windows XP, you will
>>need to have a FAT or FAT32 partition as the primary (or
> startup) partition
>>on the hard disk. Most earlier versions of Windows
> cannot access a partition
>>if it uses the latest version of NTFS. The two
> exceptions are Windows 2000
>>and Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later. Windows
> NT 4.0 with Service
>>Pack 4 or later has access to partitions with the latest
> version of NTFS,
>>but with some limitations: It cannot access files that
> have been stored
>>using NTFS features that did not exist when Windows NT
> 4.0 was released.
>>
>>For anything other than a situation with multiple
> operating systems,
>>however, the recommended file system is NTFS.
>>
>> Important
>>
>> a.. Once you convert a drive or partition to NTFS, you
> cannot simply
>>convert it back to FAT or FAT32. You will need to
> reformat the drive or
>>partition which will erase all data including programs
> and personal files on
>>the partition.
>>The following table describes the compatibility of each
> file system with
>>various operating systems.
>>
>> NTFS FAT FAT32
>> A computer running Windows XP or Windows 2000 can
> access files on an
>>NTFS partition. A computer running Windows NT 4.0 with
> Service Pack 4 or
>>later might be able to access some files. Other
> operating systems allow no
>>access. Access is available through MS-DOS, all versions
> of Windows, Windows
>>NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and OS/2. Access is
> available only through
>>Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition,
> Windows 2000, and
>>Windows XP.
>>
>>
>>The following table compares disk and file sizes
> possible with each file
>>system.
>>
>> NTFS FAT FAT32
>> Recommended minimum volume size is approximately
> 10 megabytes (MB).
>> Volumes much larger than 2 terabytes (TB) are
> possible.
>>
>> Cannot be used on floppy disks.
>> Volumes from floppy disk size up to 4 gigabytes
> (GB).
>> Does not support domains.
>> Volumes from 512 MB to 2 TB.
>> In Windows XP, you can format a FAT32 volume up to
> 32 GB only.
>>
>> Does not support domains.
>>
>> File size limited only by size of volume. Maximum
> file size is 2 GB.
>>Maximum file size is 4 GB.
>>
>> Note
>>
>> a.. Some older programs may not run on an NTFS volume,
> so you should
>>research the current requirements for your software
> before converting
>><anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>news:25f101c48e12$8703b860$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>>> I am using Windows XP Home Edition and my comp HD is
>>> formatted using Fat32. The comp HD is 40GB and is in
> two
>>> partitions. I have recently purchased a 60GB external
>>> drive which I wish to use for backup. This drive has
> been
>>> formatted using NTFS. I wish to convert my comp HD to
>>> NTFS. Can anyone please advise what is the best way to
> do
>>> this without losing all my files. I was thinking of
>>> using "backup" to copy all my files to the external
> drive
>>> then formatting my computer HD and reinstalling Windows
>>> using NTFS. Then reinstalling backup to my comp HD.
>>> Is this feasable? I am not very computer literate so I
>>> would appreciate if you could keep it as simple as
>>> possible.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
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