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How do I convert my file system from FAT32 to NTFS?


Here are the steps to convert the filesystem on your old computer from FAT/FAT32 to NTFS:

  1. Open your Start Menu, and type in (on your keyboard):

    cmd

    Then, press Enter

  2. In the command prompt that opens (black window with white letters), type the following and press enter – replacing “f:” with the drive letter you want to convert (i.e. it could be “e:“, “d:” etc):

    convert f: /FS:NTFS

  3. If you are asked to provide a “volume label”, type in the label the drive has as seen in This PC. For example, if your drive shows up as as “Drive F: [My Drive]”, you would type in “My Drive”.
  4. If asked “volume in use, do you wish to force?”, answer YES.

  5. If asked “system volume, schedule for next boot?”, answer YES.

Windows will now begin the process of converting your drive to NTFS.