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I have tried to switch my external HD from FAT32 to NTFS using the dos command of "convert D: /fs:ntfs" (less quotes), with "D" being the FAT32 drive.

The process seemed to complete without a problem. I rebooted then checked the D drive properties and see it is still in the FAT32. :uhm:

So, I repeated the process with the same results.

Any ideas on what I am doing wrong?

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How are you getting to the command prompt?

To convert a volume to NTFS from the command prompt

1. Open Command Prompt: Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.

2. In the command prompt window, type: convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs

For example, typing convert D: /fs:ntfs would format drive D: with the ntfs format. You can convert FAT or FAT32 volumes to NTFS with this command.

From http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456984.aspx

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How are you getting to the command prompt?

To convert a volume to NTFS from the command prompt

1. Open Command Prompt: Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.

2. In the command prompt window, type: convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs

For example, typing convert D: /fs:ntfs would format drive D: with the ntfs format. You can convert FAT or FAT32 volumes to NTFS with this command.

From http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456984.aspx

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I will try the way you suggested. Thanks!

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