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    Convert/Format Problem with 5670

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by iceman80403, Mar 20, 2006.

  1. iceman80403

    iceman80403 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been reading all the posts regarding conveting FAT32 to NTFS and have followed the instructions on:

    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/convertfat.mspx

    after typing "convert c: /fs:ntfs" in the command prompt window, I get the message "The type of the file system is FAT32. Enter current volume label for drive C:" Everything I have read states that typing this is all that is required to convert to NTFS. What am I doing wrong? Or is there something else to blame? Also, I don't want to lose any of my data so just converting-not formatting- will preserve this right?
     
    iceman80403, Mar 20, 2006
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  2. Intensecure

    Intensecure Notebook Consultant

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    You will need to answer the questions that re asked by the prompt, here is an extract from a clearer explanation - the name it is asking for is the name of the partition i.e. "system".

    "Go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | Command Prompt (or, from a Run box, type CMD) and, assuming you intend to convert C:, give the command:

    VOL C:

    Note the name of the disk in the first line, and the Volume Serial Number (for example, 3F4E-2D1B) in the second. Then type:

    CONVERT C: /FS:NTFS

    It will ask for that name in confirmation. Then it will ask two further questions. Reply Y each time to set up conversion to happen at the next boot, then restart the machine. (If you are converting a partition other than the operating system’s partition, you may find that it runs without rebooting.) After returning to Win XP, the hard disk will work for two or three minutes, tidying up. Leave things alone during this time."
    You will need to repeat the procedure for the second partition using "convert d: /fs:ntfs" of course. (If it is D, I forget, but you get what I mean!)
     
    Intensecure, Mar 21, 2006
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  3. iceman80403

    iceman80403 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, worked perfect! Now I just have to figure out how to merge the two partitions...
     
    iceman80403, Mar 21, 2006
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    lukealexander Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I am wanting to change my file system to NTFS. I plan on backing up all my data and starting fresh. How does NTFS affect performance vs FAT32? Will I notice system slowdown?
     
    lukealexander, Mar 21, 2006
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    speedfrk Notebook Geek

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    speedfrk, Mar 22, 2006
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    lukealexander Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    These articles seem quite old - are the conclusions stil valid today?
     
    lukealexander, Mar 22, 2006
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    If fat32 and ntfs are still the same today (and they are) then the conclusions are still valid.
     
    speedfrk, Mar 22, 2006
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    speedfrk Notebook Geek

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    I converted my c and d partitions last night- painless. I needed to get rid of the FAT32 4G file size limit because some of the video files I work on are bigger than that. But I think I want to delete the hidden restore partition too and merge the space into the c partition. Anyone know how to delete the restore partition without Partition Magic?
     
    speedfrk, Mar 23, 2006
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