How to Convert the FAT32 File System to NTFS

Introduction

Learn how to convert the old FAT32 file system to the new improved NTFS.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Do not type the quotation marks when entering information
Windows key + R is a shortcut to run
You may want to backup any important things on the drive but it is not likely that anything will go wrong
Make sure the drive that you are trying to convert is FAT32
In some cases you may be asked to do a disc cleanup before being able to convert

Step1

Fist go to Start, then Run and type CMD and click OK

Step2

Then type "VOL C:" replace C with whatever drive letter your changing and click enter, this will then display the drive label and serial number

Step3

Next type "CONVERT C:/FS:NTFS" once again use whatever drive letter your changing and click enter.

Step4

Next it will ask for the drive label which will be listed above from step 2, enter the label in and click enter

Step5

Once this is done Windows will do a file and folder verificaton and then convert, your drive is now NTFS

Step6

If you have any questions be sure to message me