NTFS TO FAT32

[abhra_life]

I have win 98 and win XP running on cFAT32) and dNTFS) respectively.How do I convert my d: to FAT32 ???????

[Choto Cheeta]

hmm a format is needed... but Partition Magic may b able to do it with out a format....

well in case of format.... follow this guide...

1. Start the computer by using the Windows XP CD-ROM or the Startup disks.
   
2. Go to Recovery console by Pressing R (when asked)
   
3. In Recovery Console, specify the appropriate installation, and then log on by using your Administrator password.
   
4. Type map, and then press ENTER.
   
5. Note the drive that you want to reformat. The drive letters may be different in Recovery Console from what they are in Windows XP.
   
6. Type format x: /q /fs:fat32, where x is the letter of the drive that you want to format and FAT32 is the file system that you want to use, and then press ENTER.
   
7. Type y and then press ENTER to confirm your choice. When the formatting process is finished, type exit and then press ENTER, to restart the computer.

[KnightRider]

well i dont think u can conver ntfs to fat.. fat can be converted to ntfs butnot vice versa

[Vishal Gupta]

Partition Magic will be the best option...
I think It can convert NTFS partition into FAT32.

[busyanuj]

Originally Posted by KnightRider

well i dont think u can conver ntfs to fat.. fat can be converted to ntfs butnot vice versa

naah KnightRider, it seems that you're prolly misinformed about this.
A simple format option /fs: is all that is needed to convert fat to ntfs and vice-versa. you can specify the option to be ntfs or fat32.

[Choto Cheeta]

@Vishal Gupta & @busyanuj

i never used Partition magic b4.... so have some question... questions r......

will Partition magic install in windows XP (Drive D) can b able to Convert Drive D to FAT32 from NTFS??

& when install in windows 98 SE will it b able to detect NTFS drive??

& after converting will windows XP b able to boot in (without reinstall..)..??

[expertno.1]

well use partition magic

it will do it

also

ranish partition manager

[cvvikram]

Yup can partition magic is good and it converts both ntfs to fat32 ad vice versa

The same answer : Partition Magic is your best bet when it comes to managing partitions inn any windows operating system.

[coolblue]

The BEST & EASIEST way tp partition hard disks is using Linux Live CDs. They come with an EASY GRAPHICAL partitioner wich makes partitioning like child's play! Nothing more than point n click!

If u dont believe me, use the SimplyMepis Live CD or PCLInuxOS Live CD....and u can do whatever u want with ur partitions!

[QwertyManiac]

but tis costly, partition magic's costly...
Hows ranish interface ?

U r talkin bout resizing NTFS parts and not conversions without format...

[crashuniverse]

well go for prtition magic 8. the latest version which is really nice in interface n makes things easier.

interconversion is posible but u cant change d:\ by installin PM on d:\ itself (i m not sure, but i hope so)

cosu r changing the filesystem, so u cant expect it to be working well simultaneously. what say?