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Title: Converting from Fat32 to NTFS
Post by: WizOfClay on November 03, 2001, 09:37:00 AM

Hey all,

I am currently using Win2K Pro but using Fat32... I want to start using NTFS but I don't want to re-format my HD and re-install just yet yes I know re-installing as NTFS is better but no time to do it in the near future...  If I use the  Convert C:/Fs:ntfs command, will it delete any of my files and will AH still run?

Thanks in advance,
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[ 11-03-2001: Message edited by: WizOfClay ]

Title: Converting from Fat32 to NTFS
Post by: Lephturn on November 03, 2001, 03:13:00 PM

convert will simply convert the file system.  It will not harm any of your files, and yes AH will still run.

Of course it's always a good idea to back up your machine first if you can, but I've never had convert cause me any problems.

Title: Converting from Fat32 to NTFS
Post by: Gunthr on November 03, 2001, 04:01:00 PM

Remember, once you change to NTFS, you will not be able to go back to FAT32 unless you reformat. Personally, I haven't seen any downside to NTFS so far, so it may be moot.

Title: Converting from Fat32 to NTFS
Post by: qts on November 04, 2001, 04:03:00 AM

Using Convert will not lose any files. The only downsides to NTFS are that you can no longer read the disk from Win 9x (not really an issue) or from a boot floppy.