CONVERT function from FAT32 to NTFS for XP PRO....??

[SladeZero]

Hey there,

I need to know how stable the conversion is for the FAT32 to NTFS structure. I want to convert since I am now
doing digital video editing with my comp and the 4 GB file limit is UNBEARABLE. I can't afford to format and redo everything.
It's not time efficient with me right now. Is there any GREAT HARM in doing this.....IE: more BSODs or stability probs ???
Performance changes ???

Thanks for any input.

Sladezero

 

[mrman3k]

Well be sure to back up your data just incase, but otherwise it is fairly painless and NTFS is much better than FAT.

 

[daywalker]

Zero, look at the thread i opened over here

 

[HalfCrazy]

Another way to convert to NTFS is by using a program called PartitionMagic. I bought the program because it's very handy. Plus you don't loose the data if you want to resize the partitions or anything else.

 

[SaigonK]

The conversion goes just fine, I have yet to run into any issues.


CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS [/V] [/CvtArea:filename] [/NoSecurity] [/X]
volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon),
mount point, or volume name.
/FS:NTFS Specifies that the volume is to be converted to NTFS.
/V Specifies that Convert should be run in verbose mode.
/CvtArea:filename
Specifies a contiguous file in the root directory to be
the place holder for NTFS system files.
/NoSecurity Specifies the converted files and directories security
settings to be accessible by everyone.
/X Forces the volume to dismount first if necessary.
All opened handles to the volume would then be invalid.

 

[SladeZero]

Hey there,

So far so good. I did the convert last night or should I say 4 AM CST this morning. I had to do the conversion since
I will be using my machine for editing like I said. The 4GB file limit was my only reason for the conversion. Let's
see if I can break that 4 GB limit now...........cross your fingers.

Thanks everyone. It's great to know there are always people willing to help out others

Sladezero

 

[n0cmonkey]

Just a note, there is a FAQ on this in the FAQ section (linked at the top of every forum and in various sigs around the forum). Please look through them when you get a chance, you might learn something. I did