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4ryan6   10-26-2002 at 06:06:01 PM

Does anyone know of a software program that converts the FAT 32 File system to the NTFS file system? Thanks Ryan




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HammerBot   10-26-2002 at 06:07:30 PM
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PowerQuest Partition magic

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eden   10-26-2002 at 06:11:41 PM
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WinXP has a built-in one as well.

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HammerBot   10-26-2002 at 06:19:15 PM
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Yes, that's right. Its called 'convert' and is a command line tool. But I wouldn't try it without first backing up all the data.

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4ryan6   10-26-2002 at 07:07:11 PM
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Do any of the other Partitioning software have that capability, I allready have Partition Commander it states it can convert NTFS to FAT32, or FAT16 but it doesn't say it can convert from FAT32 to NTFS, it may work also but it doesn't mention that it can work both ways? I'm running Win2K Pro and trying to bring over files from Win98SE, but I'm completely running the NTFS file system on the Win2K, I didn't use the FAT32 format option, I'm really impressed with Win2K running completely on the NTFS file system, been running it now for about 2 & 1/2 straight months not 1 crash or bluescreen, I've given up a lot of games and software thats just not compatible with Win2K, but the stability is just too good, I do have some personal files though I want to bring over thats why I'm trying to convert them over. Thanks for the response. Ryan




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4ryan6   10-26-2002 at 07:13:00 PM
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Sorry I should have posted I was running Win2K Pro and converting from Win98SE, guess I ought to read my own Sig! Thanks for the response Eden. Ryan




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HammerBot   10-26-2002 at 07:13:57 PM
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If you just want to bring the files over, you dont need to convert the file system. W2K also understands FAT32. Just plugin the HD and copy the files to your NTFS disks.
But i also think there is an FAT32/NTFS convertion tool under W2K. Try the windows help and search for FAT32/NTFS/convert etc.
I dont know the tool you are referring to. Who makes it?

BTW: The harddisk forum is well visited. Try posting the problem there, if this doesnt help you

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eden   10-27-2002 at 01:14:27 AM
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Partition Magic has been known and is very well respected in the formatting sector, I am more than sure you can get it and convert safely.

For WinXP, again it's the ntconvert command (or another command) which will do the job in little time. Though there had been reports of problematic performance after converting. This was due to NTFS putting all sizes at 512 bytes and it caused a major slowdown. I think more RAM helps avoiding such. In anycase, the best recommendation usually, to many, is format upon installing Windows on a fresh clean HDD, it will ensure 99% success at full performance.

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4ryan6   10-27-2002 at 01:42:37 AM
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Partition Commander is a VCOM product

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Crashman   10-27-2002 at 07:28:11 AM
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Convert works in both 2K and XP.

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draglord   10-27-2002 at 07:57:20 AM
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you suck too

<b><font color=orange>i'm scam

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draglord   10-27-2002 at 08:05:16 AM
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hey i said you suck... where did you go? come back

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Crashman   10-27-2002 at 09:18:57 AM
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Excuse me, what was the question again?

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svol   10-27-2002 at 05:12:52 PM
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Scam? Why do you use this account instead of your normal one?

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draglord   10-27-2002 at 07:00:46 PM
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um..... question? what question? are you confusing me? well then i step on your toe and spray water at it

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draglord   10-27-2002 at 07:02:34 PM
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scamtron is a looser. i spit on his face.

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jihiggs   10-27-2002 at 07:15:40 PM
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can it be true? does scamtron have multiple personalities?

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svol   10-28-2002 at 06:51:57 PM
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It is starting to look like it... although they both have much similair.

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svol   10-28-2002 at 06:52:35 PM
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Scamtron is much cooler then you :tongue: .

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eden   10-28-2002 at 11:54:38 PM
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Yeah, I miss the automatic scam bot.
He was much easier to program to scam people!
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