Convert from FAT32 to NTFS problems

[PowerYoga]

quick question. Will converting my hardisk from Fat32 to NTFS in windows XP clear out my hardrive? Or is it a simple conversion that retains all data? Are there more advantages in NTFS than fat32? which is faster? I just clean installed windows XP and its booting up real slow for some reason.

AMD XP 1700
A bit KR7A
40 gig WD caviar 7200
maxtor 5400 20 gig
512 pc2100 DDR
HP Cd-rw series 8000 (i know i should change this 🙂)
sound blaster audigy coming soon...

 

[huggis]

Will converting my hardisk from Fat32 to NTFS in windows XP clear out my hardrive?

Nope, it won´t. As always though; having a recent backup is always recommended.

Are there more advantages in NTFS than fat32?

Several advantages. The most obvious is the ability to add security to files and folders.

which is faster?

I don´t think that you will be able to tell any difference, it can be faster under NTFS in some conditions... I don´t think your long boot-time can be blamed on the filesystem. Maybe your NIC is waiting for an ip adress from a nonexisting DHCP server?

 

[PowerYoga]

thanx! thats all i needed to know 😀

 

[AndyHui]

Please read the FAQs:

FAT32 vs NTFS

How do I convert from FAT32 to NTFS?

Using FAT32 and NTFS on the same system

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: AndyHui
Please read the FAQs:

FAT32 vs NTFS

How do I convert from FAT32 to NTFS?

Using FAT32 and NTFS on the same system

A couple more of these threads and youll have as many posts as me 😉