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How to convert FAT32 to NTFS?

FAT32 and NTFS are two options for file systems which may be used on a Microsoft Windows hard disk partition.

NTFS provides a number of improvements over FAT32, including:

Second copy of boot sector for improved reliability.
Compression.
File permissions.
Improved recoverability.
Improved performance on large volumes.
Improved efficiency in disk space utilization.
Improved fault tolerance.

If you have a FAT32 partition, you may wish to convert it to NTFS.

Convert FAT32 to NTFS

These instruction will assist you in converting the C: partition from FAT32 to NTFS. If you wish to convert another partition instead, just use that drive letter instead of C: while following these instructions.

First, back up your data. The conversion process almost always works flawlessly, but there is no point in taking the risk.

Click the button.
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Enter "cmd" into the text field labeled "Open".
Click the button.
Enter the command "vol c:" to find the volume label for the C: partition.
Enter the command "convert c: /fs:ntfs" to convert the C: partition from FAT32 to NTFS.
When prompted, enter the volume label for the partition.

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