Problems after converting FAT32 to NTFS on a Windows XP SP 2 system

I inherited a Windows XP system with SP2 and FAT32 file system. I
decided to convert the file system to NTFS to use the granular security
features. After a little research, I used the slide option in
"bootitng" tool from TeraByte Unlimited to ensure that the cluster size
after conversion were 4K instead of 512 bytes.
(http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/fatntfs.php)

The conversion process was flawless but upon reboot I could not connect
to disk management console. I get the error "You do not have access
rights to the Logical Disk Manager on MACHINE NAME". I researched this
issue as well and came accross several sources that recommended
accessing the dcomcnfg utility and modifying the default properties
under the security tab. dcomcnfg launches OK but as soon as I
double-click the Computers icon under "Component Services" item, the
dcomcnfg utility crashes.

I have also verified that the Logical Disk Manager service is set to
Automatic and is running under the Local System account. Also, the
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service is set to Manual and
running under the Local system account. However, when I click on the
"Dependencies" tab, I get an error "Win32: Access denied". I checked
the dependencies tab for other services and the same error is returned.

I have also had problems accessing the System Information (winmsd). It
displays a message: "Cannot access Windows Management Instrumenation
software ...."

I think the problem may be related to file security issues when
converting a FAT32 volume to NTFS as described in the KB article below:

support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810142

I would appreciate if can help me fixing this problem.

Thanks in advance

.

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