How to change the file system from FAT32 to NTFS

Convert file system to NTFS from FAT32

Some times you may be faced with a peculiar problem, while you are trying to upgrade your computer with advanced windows version like Windows XP or Windows7. Your file system or Disk may not support these versions of OS. FAT32 will not support the advanced versions of windows like Windows7. In that case you need to change Disk from FAT to NTFS, then follow these steps.

There are three main File Systems  used in Windows:

FAT16: 16 Bit file system is used in ancient times, they are now used only in floppy disks (which are rarely used now).

FAT32: This type of file system is primarily used in Windows 95 and 98. It can handle data larger that 2GB.

NTFS: This is Windows NT file system. It is used in Windows NT, 2000, XP, 7. It is much more reliable that FAT32.

For some reason if you are using windows 98 and XP in your system then your file system could be FAT32.



First check the file system that you are using:

• Click on Start -> My Computer.
• Right click on the drive that you want to check and click on Properties.
• File system will be mentioned in General Tab.

To convert the files system from FAT32 to NTFS:

• Click on Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt.
• Type convert c:/fs:ntfs /v (to change the file system)
• If you want to change the file system of any other drive replace 'c' with the drive.