can i convert from fat32 to NTFS without loosing data?

Magic_x_uk · 24 Jun 2011 at 22:27

Hi I have a external HD x 1TB in fat32 format as I used to use it with my PS3

It is 80% full of data.

Can I change it to NTFS without (MOST IMPORTANTLY) loosing any of my data presently on as fat32?

reason being. I need to transfer files that are larger than the 4GB limit fat32 allows. (MKV's)

Or is there anything that will cut MKV's down into a couple of parts....... and is there any benefit being NTFS compared to Fat32?

thanks

marc2003 · 24 Jun 2011 at 22:31

open an admin command prompt:

convert x: /fs:ntfs

where x is the drive letter

wesley · 24 Jun 2011 at 23:00

i would backup before do anything

darael · 25 Jun 2011 at 00:40

Done it many times, with not a single problem. Do a CHKDSK first, then do as marc2003 said.

bledd · 25 Jun 2011 at 04:40

wesley said:
i would backup before do anything

Hopefully he's already got a full 1:1 backup of data already