Change a FAT32 partition to NTFS

Issue

How can change a FAT32 partition to NTFS, without the use of a third-party software?

Solution

The conversion of FAT32 to NTFS using a simple MS-DOS command.

Open a command prompt (Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > Command prompt:

Type the following command:

convert x: /fs:ntfs

Where "x" must be replaced by the letter corresponding to the drive you want to change.

Then press "Enter". If the drive contains the installation of Windows, a confirmation message will be displayed.

Confirm and proceed.

Thanks to dph for this tip.

Hunter Jones

Hunter Jones

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