How do I convert my disk partition from FAT or FAT32 to the NTFS File System so that I can install and use SecurityGateway?
Microsoft Windows comes with a utility to convert a drive to the NTFS file system.
Please note: conversion to NTFS is a one-way process. After converting, you cannot revert back to the previous file system without reformatting the drive.
- Click Start
- Click Run
- Type CMD
- Click OK
- At the command prompt, type CONVERT [driveletter]: /FS:NTFS.
- Convert.exe will attempt to convert the partition to NTFS.
Note: If you are trying to convert a drive that is currently in use, such as the drive where Windows is installed and running, it may require a reboot in order to run the conversion process.
Additional Comments
Please be aware that Alt-N does not provide support for the Convert.exe utility. If you have any questions or technical issues, please contact Microsoft Support.
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For more detailed information on the Convert.exe utility, please see these Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:Windows XP: How to Use Convert.exe to Convert a Partition to the NTFS File System
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314097/