2007-02-12 08:04:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Start>Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Computer Management>Disk Management ... right click the drive you wish to format > select format for the options applet
if your menus are a little different try this
START>RUN> diskmgmt.msc
you will not be able to convert an "active" partition
2007-02-12 08:09:32 · answer #1 · answered by bigstep_70 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a really easy way to do this, without losing data. NTFS is considered the 'newer' file system. As such, windows doesn't think it makes sense to go backwards:
"Essentially, your options boil down to doing one of two things: reformatting the drive or partition (which results in the data being destroyed) or shelling out for a third-party program. Unfortunately, Windows does not have a built-in tool to convert backwards, like one can to convert from FAT/FAT32 to NTFS."
2007-02-12 08:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by Krista 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having a hard time determine the volume label of the G drive, just rename it. Open My Computer. Right click on G drive and select Rename. Name it something simple like 'g' and press OK. Close My Computer and any applications/windows that maybe using/showing G drive. Continue with the process that you had already started. This time, at the volume label prompt, just type g and press enter. You are on the right track. Don't worry about data loss. There isn't any while converting. Normal conditions apply - for ex: there should be no power-failure during conversion. For safety, always backup/move your important data. HTH
2016-03-29 03:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to go to FAT32? That's an older filing system and less efficient!!! Besides, your hard drive converts filing systems based on windows system you're running. So unless you add more specifics there is really no reason to be doing this.
2007-02-12 08:29:21 · answer #4 · answered by renegarderose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to first format the disk then you need fdisk to change the partition to fat 32. For that you will need a win 98 startup disk. When you format the disk use (format /s) this will leave the disk with the command .com on it. After you format the disk then run Fdisk. It will ask you if you want NTFS or fat 32 select the fat and you should be good to go.
2007-02-12 09:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by unpop5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to reformat it but I was wondering why, if its a windows PC you are better to stick with NTFS.
2007-02-15 02:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by gerard mcmanus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to use software like Partition Magic or Partition Commander to do that. I'm pretty sure you can download it online somewhere (not sure where), but you can definitely get it in stores. It is not free software.
2007-02-12 08:12:11 · answer #7 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Other then re-formatting it and losing your data, the only tool I know of that can do this while preserving your data is PartitionMagic.
http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/
2007-02-12 08:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by David B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it is you cannot convert back.
2007-02-12 08:26:52 · answer #9 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in run command box(where c is your drive) type"convert c: /fs:fat32"(without the quotes and press enter.)
2007-02-12 08:16:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋