Thanks for the info..I have 2 systems that remained Fat32 and the other 2 NTFS but I really didn't know what to do..one is a 98se, will it take the transition?..--Phyllis
----- Original Message ----- From: "N. Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 8:26 PM Subject: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Re: Memory decrease > It converts the existing FAT table into an MFT, then creates the USN > journal, converts the boot record and file system type to NTFS. > Convert will move and reallocate portions of the FAT filesystem to > create these NTFS specific structures at key locations on the drive. > Once conversion is complete Convert verifies that the FAT tables were > converted correctly then, finally once the NTFS volume is ready it > deletes the FAT file tables and exits. If conversion fails, which it > never does, the Convert program automatically rolls back the changes > as the FAT doesn't get overwritten. > > The entire procedure is completely safe as the NTFS conversion must be > totally complete before the FAT is deleted. > > > --- In [email protected], <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> How does it affect data on the drive?..thanks, --Phyllis >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "N. Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 6:00 PM >> Subject: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Re: Memory decrease >> >> >> > >> > You can convert your FAT32 drive to NTFS by doing this: >> > Start > Run > "cmd", then type >> > convert c: /fs:ntfs [ENTER] >> > Schedule the conversion to take place on the next reboot. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/A77XvD/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/67folB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
