[HOW TO]Convert FAT 32 partition to NTFS in Windows XP

What is FAT32??

File Allocation Table system to maintain files on hard disk. Developed by microsoft. Old windows systems like DOS, 98 and Xp supports FAT32 systems.

What is NTFS??

Network Technology File System again developed by Microsoft. New OS’s like Vista and Windows 7 supports NTFS systems only.

Why convert to NTFS??

• FAT32 limits maximum file size to 4GB whereas there is no such limit in NTFS.
• NTFS systems are more secure when compared to FAT32.
• Probability of recovering accidentally deleted file is more in NTFS system then FAT32.
• Maximum fault tolerance

How to Convert??

1. Go to start->Run type cmd and press Enter.
2. Type VOL C: and note down the information for volume c. (Change drive letter to the drive you want to convert)
3. Now type CONVERT C:/FS:NTFS.  (Instead of C: enter any drive name you want.)

Remember, do not switch off your PC directly when the process is going on.

4.Now check your drive by repeating step 2.

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