Re: undo converting FAT32 to NTFS

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There is no "undo" command - in case you didn't read about it first, it is a
one way trip. You can save your important files, boot to the WinXP CD,
delete/recreate the partition and format FAT32, unless the partition is
greater 32GB, if so, then boot with an Win9x (Win98 or above) recovery
diskette, and delete/recreate/format partition. When done, boot with WinXP
CD and reinstall. Another option, go to your favorite software store and
buy PM 8.x or greater, and see if it may convert the file system back to
FAT32, it may it may not, but I'd backup my important files first.

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"michael" <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> an important note :
> how can i undo converting FAT32 to NTFS before restarting the computer.
> --
> thank you for any advice
> mic2005


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