Ntfs -> Fat32

[Renzoukuken]

I would like to know if I can convert from ntfs to fat32 i know you can do it the other way around however i don't know of anyone doing the reverse. My games don't work in ntfs I want to go to fat32 and hopefully without formatting ... again

Thanks
Tidus

 

[Binary]

Yes, but you will need Partition Magic to do the trick. The only other way is to make a full backup, delete and recreate the partition (as FAT32) and then restore everything. But I sincerely recommend you to get PM. Great Tool!

 

[Renzoukuken]

i have pqmagic 7 but it is grey'd out
am i doing something wrong

 

[Binary]

Rightclick the NTFS partition > Convert > Help. Find the Convert NTFS to FAT or FAT32 and it will list the conditions under which you can convert.

 

[Renzoukuken]

yeah i tried it again after you mentioned pqmagic... however when it reboots it gives me an error and it wont convert it error 16xx i dont know the last 2 ... i think i'll just format cuz this is becoming more difficult
thanks for your help

Tidus

 

[Twink]

My games don't work in ntfs

Eh? they must be pretty old games, cos the operating system takes care of ntfs/fat32 most programs (except ones that need direct disk access, like defraggers) won't notice a difference.

r u sure your games just won't run under XP?

 

[Renzoukuken]

yes im very sure its not xp
when i goto install RA2 in FAT32 it works in NTFS it says unload debugger ... same with Renegade

 

[Twink]

both those games work fine for me using ntfs.

 

[Renzoukuken]

thanks but if both games work for you that really doesn't help me ..
i put fat32 on and now they both work
thanks all

 

[Eolis]

Renegade??? Is that the "Battle for Jacob's Star" thing?? If so, no wonder. That's a DOS based game!!!!

Good game, though. I still have a copy here somewhere. hehe

 

[Renzoukuken]

um.... nope..
it's Westwoods newest .. Command & Conquer Renegade
it is far from dos based...

 

[Brad]

sorry, u cannot convert from ntfs to fat32. just learned that the other day in my Windows 2000 server class

Brad

 

[Renzoukuken]

thanks but doesnt matter anymore i just formatted and now everything works