How To Convert FAT32 TO NTFS File System Without Loosing Data

Types of file system

It is basically of 3 types:-

• Disk

• Network

• Special purpose

 FAT32(File Allocation Table) and NTFS(New Technology File System)  are the types of Disk file System. FAT32  was used in DOS and Windows 98 but with the launch of Windows XP a new file system “NTFS” was introduced which is used widely because it provides high security and better performance.

Here is the step by step tutorial to convert FAT32 to NTFS.

• Open Window Explorer and note the drive letter of which you wan to convert file system
• In search bar type CMD and right click on it, Select Run As Administrator
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• Now Run “chkdsk G: /f “ (without quotes) here G is the drive letter. This checks the drive for errors and fixes them automatically.
• Run “Convert G: /FS:NTFS” (without quotes).
• Wait for some time, then a message will display on the command prompt stating Conversion Complete.