formating fat32 to ntfs (XP) - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

hawkeye · 03-02-2004, 12:54 PM

I have two HDs, one, with XP installed is formatted to NTFS, the other, from my old computer is formatted to fat32. I don't have any data on it that I need, and I want to format it to NTFS. What do I need to do to do this?

God of Thunder · 03-02-2004, 01:00 PM

In my computer, you can right click on the drive and choose format. Pick the NTFS file system and click Start.

There are other ways, but that's probably the easiest.

sailor · 03-02-2004, 01:00 PM

You may be able to format it just by going into start >> administrative tools >> computer management // storage // disk management.

Lasereth · 03-02-2004, 01:20 PM

You can do it from inside Windows XP by simply right clicking on the drive and selecting format, and then making sure it's in the NTFS option. If that doesn't work for ya, you can use the Windows XP CD to do it as well, but make sure you choose the right drive if you do it that way.

Just boot into the CD like you're gonna format the drive and install Windows. The easiest way is definitely from within Windows like Thunder and sailor said.

-Lasereth

glytch · 03-02-2004, 04:54 PM

And for yet another way to do it, open your command console and type convert (insert drive letter) /fs:ntfs. An example would be convert d: /fs:ntfs. This way you wouldn't lose any information you have there, but I see this isn't the case for you, just thought I'd throw yet another piece of information out there.

EDIT: Keep in mind this only works for conversion to NTFS, not backwards.

hawkeye · 03-02-2004, 10:56 PM

thanks guys,
blatently obvious, I know, and as a self-proclaimed geek, I'm ashamed, but I'm now running even better, and my pride is a small price to pay, eh?

God of Thunder · 03-03-2004, 08:45 AM

Dings to one's pride only makes us stronger and wiser.

Had a teacher who once said "The only dumb question is the one you don't ask"

Had another tell me there were dumb questions and he will laugh at you for asking them.

Go figure.

03-02-2004, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
hawkeye back from sabbatical Location: Mosptopia	formating fat32 to ntfs (XP) I have two HDs, one, with XP installed is formatted to NTFS, the other, from my old computer is formatted to fat32. I don't have any data on it that I need, and I want to format it to NTFS. What do I need to do to do this? __________________ You're not fat, You're just a giant ball of love, covered in anger.

03-02-2004, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
God of Thunder Talk nerdy to me Location: Flint, MI	In my computer, you can right click on the drive and choose format. Pick the NTFS file system and click Start. There are other ways, but that's probably the easiest. __________________ I reject your reality, and substitute my own -- Adam Savage

03-02-2004, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	You may be able to format it just by going into start >> administrative tools >> computer management // storage // disk management. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

03-02-2004, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	You can do it from inside Windows XP by simply right clicking on the drive and selecting format, and then making sure it's in the NTFS option. If that doesn't work for ya, you can use the Windows XP CD to do it as well, but make sure you choose the right drive if you do it that way. Just boot into the CD like you're gonna format the drive and install Windows. The easiest way is definitely from within Windows like Thunder and sailor said. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

03-02-2004, 04:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
glytch I am not permanent. Location: Tennessee	And for yet another way to do it, open your command console and type convert (insert drive letter) /fs:ntfs. An example would be convert d: /fs:ntfs. This way you wouldn't lose any information you have there, but I see this isn't the case for you, just thought I'd throw yet another piece of information out there. EDIT: Keep in mind this only works for conversion to NTFS, not backwards. __________________ If you're flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit. - Mitch Hedberg Last edited by glytch; 03-02-2004 at 04:56 PM..

03-02-2004, 10:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
hawkeye back from sabbatical Location: Mosptopia	thanks guys, blatently obvious, I know, and as a self-proclaimed geek, I'm ashamed, but I'm now running even better, and my pride is a small price to pay, eh? __________________ You're not fat, You're just a giant ball of love, covered in anger.

03-03-2004, 08:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
God of Thunder Talk nerdy to me Location: Flint, MI	Dings to one's pride only makes us stronger and wiser. Had a teacher who once said "The only dumb question is the one you don't ask" Had another tell me there were dumb questions and he will laugh at you for asking them. Go figure. __________________ I reject your reality, and substitute my own -- Adam Savage