Re: How to change from FAT32 to NTFS in XP installation

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If I unsderstand correctly from the activation articles, I think I am safe
with the activation part since I just activated yesterday.

So I really need to know how can I re-install the xp ntfs into c partition
which it now has the xp as fat32. (I only need a single boot) The d partition
is for data storage. Appreciate if someone can response asap...... thanks

"su su" wrote:

> Many thanks for the response and looks like I need to spend more money. If I
> want to re-install the xp (only want 1 single boot) what must I do? Also
> since I have already actrivated the MS XP Home, how am I going to overcome
> this activation problem? Please help....thanks
>
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
>
> > su su wrote:
> > > To cut the story short, I have 1 hard disc with with xp NTFS
> > > installed. I just bought another new hard disk and a new xp and
> > > installed the xp with FAT32
> > >
> > > My intention is to use the new hard disk as the sole hard disk (2
> > > partitions) in the pc. The original hard disk will be not be used.
> > > Now, if I transfer my data from the first hard disk into the new hard
> > > disk, I understand that FAT32 will not be able to read NTFS. If that
> > > is the case, is there a way where I can change the new hard disk into
> > > NTFS without all through all the process of installation and
> > > updating. ( which took me many hours to reach this stage). So I hope
> > > to find any easier way out for my silly mistake. Appreciate if anyone
> > > can assist, thanks
> >
> > You can simply convert the new drive to NTFS without re-installing everything.
> >
> > Before you convert the new hard drive, see the following article by MVP Alex Nichol on converting from FAT32 to NTFS as there are some pitfalls that you need to be aware of.
> > http://www.aumha.org/a/ntfscvt.htm
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Ronnie Vernon
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows Shell/User
> >
> > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> >
.

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