Converting FAT/FAT32 into NTFS

To convert an existing FAT or FAT32 volume to NTFS, follow these steps:

1. Click Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt (OR press Windows + R and type CMD)
2. In Command Prompt type the following: drive letter is the drive that you want to convert, you can see what driver letter it is going to My Computer:
   Convert drive letter: /fs:ntfs
   For example, type the following command to convert drive E to NTFS:
   convert e: /fs:ntfs
   Note: If the operating system is on the drive that you are converting, you will be prompted to schedule the task when you restart the computer because the conversion cannot be completed while the operating system is running. When you are prompted, click YES.
3. When you receive the following message at the command prompt, type the volume label of the drive that you are converting, and then press ENTER:
   The type of the file system is FAT.
   Enter the current volume label for drive drive letter
4. When the conversion to NTFS is complete, you receive the following message at the command prompt:
   Conversion complete
5. Close Command Prompt.

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