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Would it really make any difference to convert my system from FAT32 to NTFS under win XP?
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NTFS in Win XP
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yes, it would. Windows XP is an NT based system, which was written to utilize the NTFS file system. Also, if you have very large partitions (say 10 gigs or better) you will notice the difference between NTFS and FAT. Not to mention never having to look at another scandisk after improper shutdown 
It may bench a little slower than a FAT partition, however, but it is worth the security gains IMO.
It may bench a little slower than a FAT partition, however, but it is worth the security gains IMO.
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takiwa said:yes, it would. Windows XP is an NT based system, which was written to utilize the NTFS file system. Also, if you have very large partitions (say 10 gigs or better) you will notice the difference between NTFS and FAT. Not to mention never having to look at another scandisk after improper shutdown
Ditto, it's much more optimized and secured than FAT32.
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takiwa said:Not to mention never having to look at another scandisk after improper shutdown
I was wondering why I never seemed to get that anymore. Forgot that was one of the advantages of NTFS. DUH, do I feel stooopid like a total computer n00b instead of just an OC n00b
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You can change the file system without a reformat right?
C:\convert c: /fs:ntfs
Is this the correct path
C:\convert c: /fs:ntfs
Is this the correct path
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I 'think' so. But like they advise, I would make sure you have backups of all important files before you begin "Just In Case"
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I keep getting an error message first it asks for the Volume Lable. When I type it in it says its incorrect. Volume lable is the name of the drive right??
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Never mind.......If I could only F***ing spell
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Smooth process only took 5 minutes and it appears all programs are intact.
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Make sure you convert both drives.
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