Changing FAT to NTFS file format?

Question

i have FAT format for windows but i want to change it to NTFS.

how can i do that?

Answer 1

go to start>run, then write cmd, a page comes, write the following:

convert X: /FS:NTFS , X being the drive's letter...

P.S: if u renamed that drive it may say to enter the volume label...the volume label is the drive's exact name tht u have given!

Answer 2

A. FAT, FAT32 and NTFS are hard drive formats. FAT32 is an evolutionary development of the File Allocation Table, a system that goes back to DOS. The New Technology File System (NTFS) was developed for Windows NT. Microsoft recommends that you use NTFS, which it says is more fault tolerant and has better security.

If you are already using FAT or FAT32, you can convert to NTFS. Click Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>> Command Prompt. At the command prompt, type:

convert C: /fs:ntfs

That assumes your hard drive is C:. If it is not, substitute the correct letter. During the conversion process, you will be asked for a volume name. Press Enter.