ARCHIVED: In Windows, how do I convert a FAT partition to an NTFS partition?

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To convert a FAT partition to NTFS in Windows 7, Vista, or XP, at the command prompt, enter:

  convert X:/fs:ntfs

Replace X with the drive letter of the FAT partition you are converting. You will have to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.

For more regarding this procedure, see articles 156560 and 307881 at the Microsoft Help and Support web site.

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