NTFS using convert

[myidisbb]

will using convert command mess up the data on a harddrive? i found out i forgotten to format my external 2 TB into NTFS. i have about 1.3TB on it.

[DKT27]

No, doin it in cmd wont mess up, I have done it in past for my three FAT32 partitions. But for the worst, back up. :D

EDIT: BTW you are doin this way? convert c: /fs:ntfs . I had done it this way.

[myidisbb]

No, doin it in cmd wont mess up, I have done it in past for my three FAT32 partitions. But for the worst, back up. :D

thats what i thought. i also remember reading where ever that either format into NTFS didnt pick the right allocatino unit size. dont remember which. basically using the 2TB as a dumping ground to clear up the 1TB that used for newgrouping

[DKT27]

From my experience it worked great, but check what Leet has to say.

Don't forget to read my EDIT post on my first post.

[myidisbb]

From my experience it worked great, but check what Leet has to say.

Don't forget to read my EDIT post on my first post.

thats the way i did them before. i just want to verify and make sure with what i read a few times time saying with a certain way being before because of AUS

[DKT27]

Here is the guide I used a few years ago to convert -

One of the slowest things about your machine is your hard drive. It takes a computer forever (comparatively) to read the disk and write things to it. So it makes sense that anything you can do to speed up your drive will also speed up your computer.

The file system is how Windows stores your files on your hard drive, and it’s akin to the way a library arranges books on a shelf. Older versions of Windows used a file system called FAT32 (File Allocation Table, if you must know). Newer versions use one called NTFS (New Technology File System).

NTFS has several benefits. Most importantly, files don’t get fragmented as much, so you won’t have to defrag as often

You can’t tell which way your drive is set up just by using it. But to get the most out of your machine, you’ll want to make sure that you’re using NTFS.

Losing FAT

First, check to see if you’re already using it. Go to My Computer, then right-click on your hard drive and choose Properties. On the window that appears, you’ll see either “File system: FAT32″ or “File system: NTFS.”

If it’s FAT32, you should convert it. Here’s how:

• Shut down any running programs.

• Click Start, then choose Run.

• In the box, enter cmd, which will bring up a black command-line window. You’ll see a prompt that says something like “C:\WINDOWS” with a blinking cursor. (If you’ve ever used DOS, you’ll recognize this.)

• Enter the following: convert c: /fs:ntfs (If your hard drive isn’t drive C:, substitute the correct letter, and don’t forget the space between the colon and the slash.)

• When you press Enter, you’ll probably see a message saying the conversion will take place next time you start Windows. So click Start, choose Shut Down, and choose Restart. Windows will convert your drive--and it will also reboot your computer twice.

[Lite]

I've done it once before without issue. If the data is critical make a backup.

[DKT27]

Yes even I didn't had any issues with it, when I did it too three of my drives. Well from years I don't backup unless I need reinstall Windows. But I would surly recommend it.