Changing file systems

[ghosty]

Hi all
I would like to know if chanign the file system from FAT32 to NTFS will result in the lost of data in that harddrive.
I will be using the command
Command prompt "convert c: /fs:ntfs" (no quotes)

thanks all

 

[Spartan 1394]

Converting your file system should erase all your files. You might want to check this link

 

[TheMajor]

No, it does not erase files, but you need to make a backup of all your files before you do so.

Of course it's better to format the drive first. (lose all data)

 

[Lone Wolf]

You need to be running an NT based OS to use it and for the average home user, there's not much benefit to be gained in the first place.

http://www.techist.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24045