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Old 12-10-2002, 08:13 PM   #1
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How do I convert NTFS to Fat32?

I know that NTFS is supposidly more secure and such but my C drive partition is still Fat32 while my D and E partitions are both NTFS. Wondering if I can unify them all and how without losing my C drive data or D and E drives.
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Old 12-10-2002, 08:22 PM   #2
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Format c:
only way
Better way is to convert c to ntfs (only if you have win2k or winxp pro)
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Old 12-10-2002, 09:25 PM   #3
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You'll be able to do it quite easily using Partition Magic. It will allow you to change the drive format type without having to reformat the entire drive.
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Partition Magic will do it if you're willing to part with the cash to accomplish the task.

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http://help.nec-computers.com/sg/prs/art04892.asp
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Old 12-10-2002, 10:30 PM   #6
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Tnx guys
Yeah partition magic I used it a few years ago, doubt that version is still useable lol
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Old 12-11-2002, 07:17 AM   #7
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Cool

I believe version 7 and above will do it. If you need a new copy www.directdeals.com has it for $33.00
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Yes, PM 7 and up will convert any partition to FAT, FAT32, Linux or NTFS.
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