NTFS--->FAT32 in Win2k server

**alanpaladka** · 11-09-2005, 01:04 PM

Dear Friends,
Is it possible to convert a NTFS drive to FAT32 without loosing data in Windows 2000 Server? I want this to Reset all the NTFS permissions from that drive. Don't suggest me Partition manager 8 bcoz it doesn't support WinNT & Win2K servers. Please help me..

**rajas700** · 11-09-2005, 01:28 PM

u will lose ur data.so back it and then convert it.

**alanpaladka** · 11-09-2005, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by rajas700

u will lose ur data.so back it and then convert it.

If so, then is there any way to reset the NTFS permissions on a drive to Defaut permissions. I previously used WinNT Server as PDC. But due to some problems(virus attack), I have upgraded it to Win2K server. Now I want to store the the Data from previous Homefolders to the newly created homefolders. But when I try to do that, "Access Denied" comes. I have tried all the options in the "Security" tab. But no use. So I thought converting that drive to Fat32 is the easiest option.

**rajas700** · 11-09-2005, 06:54 PM

It is not possible to reset the NTFS permissions on a drive to Default.so just back ur drive and then convert it.No other way.And if it may lead to lost of data.

**alanpaladka** · 11-09-2005, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by rajas700

It is not possible to reset the NTFS permissions on a drive to Default.so just back ur drive and then convert it.No other way.And if it may lead to lost of data.

Iam not able to open those previous home folders also. When I click, I get "Access Denied". So there is no question of backing up

. Did anyone know a tool like Partition Magic which will work on Win2K server?

The following link gives me a little bit hope.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;266118

**rajas700** · 11-09-2005, 08:41 PM

Ok.try this.Live all the things as such.u just istall xp in another drive.Through xp u can access home folder i think!!!

**alanpaladka** · 11-09-2005, 11:52 PM

OK. I will install XP in D drive and I will use Partition Magic to Convert that Drive to Fat32

**hafees** · 12-09-2005, 01:51 AM

If you have administrative power Windows XP will give u the right to take ownership of anyfile or folder. Why dont u do that and change the security settings?

**rajas700** · 12-09-2005, 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by alanpaladka

OK. I will install XP in D drive and I will use Partition Magic to Convert that Drive to Fat32

IF do this u will lose ur data.just access it and the backup your data

after ward's convert it.

**KnightRider** · 12-09-2005, 04:43 PM

well u cannot convert from NTFS to FAT 32 -- but FAt 32 can be converted to NTFS

**alanpaladka** · 13-09-2005, 12:19 AM

I have found a easy way to reset permissions.
In the "security" tab, click advanced then in bottom, there are to checkboxes(select administrator from list which have full control). Click on the second checkbox "reset...."(first one may be selected). A confirmation dialog box appears. Just click Ok. Then it will reset permissions to each subfolders and files on that selected folder. By this way I solved that problem. 8) If you have any other ideas, please tell me.