Already installed win2k adv. server, now how to switch from fat32 to ntfs

[Paulson]

I didn't think you'd have to have ntfs to run most of the server features, and can't find how to convert the hard drive to ntfs.

anyone know how to do it?

 

[Ender78]

convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs

It will do it at next boot.

 

[Paulson]

where do I do that?

command prompt or where?

 

[tigerbait]

just curious, how long does that take to convert? and can you convert back from NTFS to FAT 32?

 

[emjem]

You can't go from ntfs to fat32.

 

[Paulson]

what exactly do you need to do to go from fat32 to ntfs....

ender you're post isn't really clear

 

[Paulson]

I NEED HELP!!!!

 

[medic]

I believe you need to go to Start-Run and type command to get a DOS box first.

Make sure you have everything backed up however, as I have seen this not go so well...

 

[vailr]

Start/Run "convert x: /fs:ntfs", x=drive letter. Partition Magic 6 can also convert from NTFS back to FAT32. Since NTFS is no longer readable by a boot floppy, you could also install the Recovery Console as a boot-up option: Run "i386/winnt32.exe /cmdcons".

 

[Paulson]

Thank you very much

 

[Paulson]

Errrrr, now it says Invalid Parameter - ntfs

 

[LordQria]

Heres what the MS docs say...

Convert
Converts FAT and FAT32 volumes to NTFS. You cannot convert the current drive. If convert cannot lock the drive it will offer to convert it the next time the computer restarts.

convert [drive:] /fs:ntfs [/v]

Parameters
drive:
Specifies the drive to convert to NTFS.

/fs:ntfs
Specifies that the volume be converted to NTFS.

/v
Specifies verbose mode. All messages will be displayed during conversion.

You may need to be at the msdos prompt.... Start -> Run -> cmd

 

[tigerbait]

for those that have done conversions, how long would it take for, like a 20 gig drive full of fat 32 stuff to be converted to NTFS? I have never used NT or 2000, but plan to dual boot in my next system and i am just trying to learn some stuff about it.

 

[Paulson]

Alright!

thanks!

 

[noxipoo]

don't convert! i converted and now the drive is slower and i get weird errors when moving files.