File System Conversion. Fat32 to NTFS

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I want to change the file system of my drive without formatting. I experienced FAT32 is working very slow with Windows XP. Someone suggested, to change the type of file system. My question is “How I can convert Fat32 File System to NTFS File System of a drive without formatting?

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File System Conversion. Fat32 to NTFS

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Windows File System Conversion:

Converting FAT 16/ FAT 32 file system to NTFS has a number of  advantages because of greater performance, security and reliability features available with NTFS. To convert a FAT file system to NTFS:

1) Click on 'Start' —> 'All Programs' —> 'Accessories' —> 'Command Prompt'.
 
2) At the command prompt type "convert drive letter: /fs:ntfs.
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File System Conversion. Fat32 to NTFS

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It has very simple solution. Take the backup of your data in other drive. Right click on the drive. Select Formatting from the menu, select the desired File System and click on OK. It will increase the working of your system.

Answered By 230 points N/A #90667

File System Conversion. Fat32 to NTFS

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I have a lot of data and can’t move the data to other drives, because there is not enough storage space. If you know some other solution guides me through. This problem really affects my working performance.

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File System Conversion. Fat32 to NTFS

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  • Click on the start menu.
  • Select “Run”.
  • Type cmd and press enter.
  • Type “Convert/?”.
  • Press enter.

Read the commands in detail given to the command prompt.  Then if you want to convert the file system of D drive, your code will be like:

  • Convert D: /FS:NTFS /V /X
  • Press enter.

Enjoy.

Answered By 230 points N/A #90669

File System Conversion. Fat32 to NTFS

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Thanks a lot dear experts. You guideline really helps me out and have solved the problem. Stay Happy and blessed. Regards.

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