How to convert FAT32 to NTFS ?

**void** · 23-01-2009

I was wondering if there is someone here who has experience of taking from FAT32 to NTFS via Run -> cmd -> convert c: / fs: ntfs? I intend to do it in my way but is there some one here who have something to do here. So I would like to know if there is someone who knows about any good programs get to safety copy? I am using Windows XP SP2.

**SANDESH49** · 23-01-2009

You should defragment the disk after the conversion! There are many gaps between the files and the NTFS file system utilizes them.

**pddaugusto** · 23-01-2009

Try to use the command prompt, it will ask you to enter "the current volume label for drive C:". "the current volume label" is the name that appears under "My Computer". By default it is "Local Disk". You can change it or leave it as it is. That's it!

**samar69** · 23-01-2009

Converting to NTFS Using the Setup Program

The Setup program makes it easy to convert your partition to the new version of NTFS, even if it used FAT or FAT32 before. This kind of conversion keeps your files intact (unlike formatting a partition).

Converting to NTFS Using Convert.exe

A partition can also be converted after Setup by using Convert.exe. For more information about Convert.exe, after completing Setup, click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then press ENTER. In the command window, type help convert, and then press ENTER.

To convert a volume to NTFS from the command prompt:

1. Open Command Prompt.

2. In the command prompt window, type:

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