how do i get ntfs

[whitlam]

how do you get ntfs i have problems getting files over 4gb please help

[benf2]

First you have to run either windows nt, win2k, or winxp and when installing you have the option to format the drive to ntfs or fat(except nt)..choose ntfs. If you already have win2k or xp installed you might ck out a program called partition magic. I am not 100% but i think it will allow you to change from fat to ntfs without losing your data.

[LordDethstar]

Go to a command prompt and type:

convert <drive> /FS:NTFS

where <drive> is the partition you want to convert.

[TRILIGHT]

You can convert a FAT volume to NTFS on NT, 2000, and XP by typing the following at the command prompt...

CONVERT volume /FS:NTFS

...where "volume" is the volume you want to convert (ie. C:). Your data will be unaffected.

[benf2]

nice tip:cool:

[TRILIGHT]

Just keep in mind the conversion is irreversible. Once the volume is NTFS, there's no going back. Not that it's a big deal in my opinion. I haven't run any form of FAT in years. You'll find NTFS is much more flexible and reliable.

[auenf]

Originally posted by TRILIGHT
Just keep in mind the conversion is irreversible. Once the volume is NTFS, there's no going back. Not that it's a big deal in my opinion. I haven't run any form of FAT in years. You'll find NTFS is much more flexible and reliable.

well, you cant offcially convert back, but there is a trick to getting back ;)

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