How to Convert a FAT File System to an NTFS
- 1). Bring up the Run dialog by pressing the Windows button and the "R" key" or by clicking on "Start" and then clicking on "Run."
- 2). Type "cmd.exe" to open the command prompt.
- 3). Type the following in the command prompt:
"convert <drive letter>: /FS:NTFS"
If you get an error message, type the following:
"convert <drive letter>: /FS:NTFS /X"
Replace <drive letter> (which is the letter of your hard drive) with the letter of any other drive you wish to convert. - 1). Open the Start menu and right-click on "Computer" or "My Computer" and select the menu item labeled "Manage."
- 2). Select the link labeled "Disk Management."
- 3). Right-click on the entry that corresponds to the disk you want to convert, and select "Format."
- 4). Type in whatever name you like under Volume Label.
- 5). Select "NTFS" from the drop-down labeled File System.
- 6). Check the box marked Perform a Quick Format.
- 7). Press the "OK" button to begin the format.
Convert .exe
Format NTFS
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