Windows 98 and NTFS DRive

[bigdingding]

is there anyway for windows 98 to read a NTFS drive the i allready have 98 installed and have another drive in my compter and its a NTFS drive is there any way thanks

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Maybe convert the NTFS to fat32.

 

[Daviepants]

I think NTFS can only be used by NT based OSes.

 

[Un4gIvEn1]

Maybe convert the NTFS to fat32.

Can not be done. There are a few programs such as the one posted by Enyo that will let you read and write to them, but converting from NTFS to FAT can not be done.

 

[NetRyder]

Originally posted by Un4gIvEn1
converting from NTFS to FAT can not be done.

Ever heard of Partition Magic?

 

[Daviepants]

Yes, Partition Magic can do the conversion. That program saved my computer from certain death.

 

[CJC]

off topic: what if ntfs? and what does it stand for?

 

[j79zlr]

NTFS = NT File System, FAT32 or FAT16 = File Allocation Table; They are different File systems.

 

[Shamus MacNoob]

Partition magic but it can fail with a bit of luck it will do it , but it dont always work make sure there are no compressed files or folders on the drive. good luck

 

[lechtard]

Originally posted by CJC
off topic: what if ntfs? and what does it stand for?

NTFS is New Technology File System - It is M$'s way of trying to make the system more secure ..

DOS can not see NTFS, NTFS can see DOS though - Also You have to be carefull with converting a drive from NTFS to DOS if it has data on it, it is more than likely you can lose what is there - if you use a prog like Acronis Partition Expert you can convert drives without any data loss ..