Can anyone clarify and how can I change to my XP OS to NTFS?
2006-09-28 06:33:08 · 7 answers · asked by lclay38116 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
XP can read FAT32 or NTFS. NTFS will allow you to use advanced features like securing your folders (Pro edition)
To convert to NTFS use the following steps
1. Click Start > Run
2. Type CMD in the run field then click OK
3. type "convert C: /FS:NTFS" (without the quotes)
4. Restart your computer and the conversion will take place.
It should take about 10 minutes to do the entire drive. If you have more then one drive replace the C: with the other drive letters.
Good luck!
2006-09-28 06:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by Kerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first i suggust u make a backup cd as data that way u got all info ...as for the ntfs u can do this on install xp it will ask u which format u want to choose but since u got fat as a os it nothing wrong running xp can run both u pick witch one on install ..u can do this if u format hd then reinstall xp it will ask u witch format u want fat or ntfs if u try to change fat to ntfs u will loose all data it a pattion when used fat and ntfs to install os
2006-09-28 06:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by john h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There at the instant are not any utilities to transform fats to NTFS. you're amazing, the main uncomplicated reason to transform fats to NTFS is while a device became into initially put in on fats (ninety 8/determination on 2000) and now you want to place in XP, or purely convert for extra appropriate reliability. XP can study fats/fat32 purely fantastic.
2016-12-15 16:09:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to Convert FAT Disks to NTFS is on the site below
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx
2006-09-28 06:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by cosmiciceblast77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the link below. It will tell you how along with reasons why you should convert.
http://www.practicalpc.co.uk/computing/windows/xpfattontfs.htm
Good Luck!
2006-09-28 06:39:46 · answer #5 · answered by dhagan22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to reformat ur hardrive butif u dont think so r want to loose u information try and repair the op system
2006-09-28 06:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by Cops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a choice which you want on installation. I guess to chanbe you would have to reinstall. I am surprised at this.
2006-09-28 06:46:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋