File system convertions

[Gizmo]

I was thinking of converting to NTFS, but will this hurt anything? Will I still be able to boot after doing this? Also, does the command to convert go like this?

In run:- convert c:fs:ntfs

TIA...

[EzyStvy]

From the Windows help files:

To convert a volume to NTFS from the command prompt
Open Command Prompt.
In the command prompt window, type
convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs

For example, typing convert C: /fs:ntfs would format drive C: with the ntfs format.

Notes

To open command prompt, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
You can convert FAT or FAT32 volumes to NTFS with this command.


*** This is a major change with the potential of destroying your data. BACKUP important stuff first.....That being said, I've done it many times without problems.

[Gizmo]

Cool, thanks a lot Ezy Stvy.

When you say format, do you mean actually formatting my drive like completely wiping it clean or just changing the file system itself?

[Statica]

No he means format as in the system. (Scary choice of word there ES :D). The convert command will not wipe it clean

[Gizmo]

Ok got that.

Is NTFS more stable and faster than FAT32? Just wondering because I got my XP system formatted with FAT32.

[Force Flow]

It's more stable and more efficient than FAT32