How to easily convert fat32 local disk to ntfs? Can I do it without formatting the local disk?
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From a command prompt, enter convert C: /fs:ntfs . You'll be asked to restart and the filesystem will be converted. I've never had data loss doing this (a dozen or so times), but make sure to backup first.
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restart is only necessary if the drive is locked by the OS.– Molly7244Dec 10, 2009 at 22:59
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You're right. If it's the C: (or whatever drive windows is installed on) it'll be locked.– bodenDec 10, 2009 at 23:01
Assuming you mean the C drive by local disk, open up command prompt and run:
convert C: /FS:NTFS
answer yes to the prompts and then reboot.
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FORMAT C:??? ah yes :)– Molly7244Dec 10, 2009 at 22:57