How to convert FAT32 to NTFS in Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista and Windows 7?

FAT32 and NTFS are two options for file systems which may be used on a Microsoft Windows hard disk partition.

NTFS provides a number of improvements over FAT32, including:

• Second copy of boot sector for improved reliability.
• Compression.
• File permissions.
• Improved recoverability.
• Improved performance on large volumes.
• Improved efficiency in disk space utilization.
• Improved fault tolerance.

If you have a FAT32 partition, you may wish to convert FAT 32 to NTFS System. You can do as following:

Convert FAT32 to NTFS in Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista and Windows 7

These instruction will assist you in converting the C: partition from FAT32 to NTFS. If you wish to convert another partition instead, just use that drive letter instead of C: while following these instructions.

First, back up your data. The conversion process almost always works flawlessly, but there is no point in taking the risk.

• Click the <Start> button.
• Click <Run>.
• Enter "cmd" into the text field labeled "Open".
• Click the <OK> button.
• Enter the command "vol c:" to find the volume label for the C: partition.
• Enter the command "convert c: /fs:ntfs" to convert the C: partition from FAT32 to NTFS.
• When prompted, enter the volume label for the partition.

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