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NTFS to FAT 32
Name: nandy Date: November 5, 2002 at 15:48:23 Pacific OS: win 98 SE CPU/Ram: p3 500
Comment:
Hi guys and good day. I'm currently using win98 se but I'm planning to have win2k Pro. My question is that if I will be asked by the setup program if I want to convert my FAT 32 to NTFS, could I pick FAT 32 still as my File Allocation? or if I choose NTFS, can I convert it back to FAT 32 once I plan on uninstalling win2k? thanks in advance.
Name: dj Date: November 5, 2002 at 15:54:50 Pacific
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you can convert it back by reinstalling, but you have to use zap program to convert it back
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Response Number 2
Name: nandy Date: November 5, 2002 at 16:13:22 Pacific
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thanks dj: to dj: What is a Zap Program? any other replies?
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Response Number 3
Name: dj Date: November 5, 2002 at 17:09:57 Pacific
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zap is a free program, but I forgot you can use delpart too. When you reinstall back to 98 and you fdisk- usually the fdisk will not remove ntfs so you need to use delpart or zap to delete the ntfs. I don't think it'll ask you what file system. It's been my experience when I install an os it just does whatever it does.
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Response Number 4
Name: Joe Date: November 5, 2002 at 18:36:24 Pacific
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Stick with FAT32... period. Don't even bother with NTFS. Unless you're running a business with sensitive computer files, and real security concerns, don't make things more complicated than what they have to be. Yes, NTFS is a better file system, but for the average computer user, it's like buying a Jaguar just to get to and from the grocery store; if you get my meaning.
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Response Number 5
Name: CS Date: November 14, 2002 at 18:32:49 Pacific
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Yes you can convert back fat32 by using the Win2k/XP installation CD. That is the simplest way. You will figure it out yourself when you install Win2000 for the first time.
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