Converting from FAT32 to NTFS after upgrading to XP Pro

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Hi Guys,

I upgraded an old computer from Win98 to XP Pro. I am trying to convert the
File System from FAT32 to NTFS (using Partition Magic) but it doesn't work.
The conversion is running, and running, and running....
When the computer finally boot up again the system file is still FAT32.

Any idea what's happening?

Thanks
.

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