fat to ntfs (WNT)

[crono_79]

can a NT4 install in fat32 be converted to ntfs without loosing data?

if so, how?

thanks everyone

[jdharm]

Open a command window. Type:

CONVERT <driveletter>: /FS:NTFS

No data loss if it goes as it should. You may have to examine your permissions to make sure they are what they should be. We recently did this to a server that was sharing files with no loss of data or interruption in service. I just had to customize the permissions on some of the shared directories. They were too open, so restrictive access shouldn't be a problem.

Josh

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[crono_79]

i did it and finished without any problem

thanks jdharm

[monkey_1]

How did you install NT4.0 on a FAT32 partition?

[crono_79]

i think it wasnt even fat32, i think it was fat16, cause the partition had to be of 2GB.

and i didnt do anything special, i use an unformated HD and the installer asked me what type of partition did i wanted

[monkey_1]

Sorry for that question, Crono...

[crono_79]

its ok

we all learn when somebody asks

[jdharm]

I'm here to help. Come back anytime. /images/forums/icons/smile.gif

Josh

The proceeding was from the "For What It's Worth" files, which by definition may be worthless. Take with a grain or ten of salt.