Is there a way to view an NTFS drive (originally from an XP) on a Windows ME (which generally supports FAT32) without having to reformat the NTFS to FAT32? I know there are NTFS reader softwares, but the ones I've come across only let me read and copy the files on the NTFS drive, not delete files, run Virus Scan, etc.
Thanks.
2006-09-03 18:29:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
NTFS can be converted back into FAT32 with Partition Magic but there is no point in doing that. The reason everybody uses NTFS is because microsoft wants it that way. Well, NTFS is a better file system
Instead of converting file systems, you should upgrade your operating system to Windows XP, which in return will allow you to view either NTFS of FAT32 formatted hard drives.
2006-09-03 18:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by zebo007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NTFS volumes are not recognized by Windows 95/98/Me. This is only a concern when the system is set up for dual or multi-booting. FAT32 must be be used for any drives that must be accessed when the computer is booted from Windows 95/98 or Windows Me.
An additional note to the previous statement. Users on the network have access to shared folders no matter what disk format is being used or what version of Windows is installed.
FAT and FAT32 volumes can be converted to NTFS volumes. NTFS cannot be converted to FAT32 without reformatting.
the one thing you could do is get VM ware and load an older opsys on there to read that drive, if that's your goal.
2006-09-04 01:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-04 01:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kosher1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, NTFS can not be reversed... if it was formatted NTFS it must remain that way (and can only viewed with an OS that supports NTFS). I have seen more hard drives ruined then I can count, from people trying to work around NTFS. Word to the wise, when you format a hard drive with XP, chose FAT & not NTFS cuz there is no turning back once you do.
2006-09-04 01:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
convert to ntfs or boot with fat32 drive and access ntfs in Windows ME
2006-09-04 01:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by Sinister X 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To change the drive to NTFS will mean that the drive is formatted after the format all files on the drive are erased if the drive you installed is a slave you need to change the jumpers on the drive your boot drive jumper should be set to master the slave drive jumper should be set to slave if you do this then re boot the drive you shoul be able to see all the files
2006-09-04 01:35:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out this site, free software to create an ntfs bootup disk that lets you view, edit and delete files on an ntfs os
http://www.bootdisk.com/ntfs.htm
2006-09-04 01:37:00 · answer #7 · answered by Jack of Hearts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've partitioned my hard drive and had BOTH ME (original) AND XP (upgraded from ME) before...
2006-09-04 01:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by KnowhereMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That might fall under the category of "advanced".
2006-09-04 01:33:15 · answer #9 · answered by crgcarroll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a lot easier than you put it in your words.But yes
2006-09-04 01:32:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋