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converting external hard drive to NTFS

  • 30-01-2010 4:49pm
    #1
    RolandIRL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,924 ✭✭✭✭


    hi all,
    i was thinking of changing the file system on my WD elements HD to NTFS from FAT32 using the convert command in command prompt but this worried me:
    Although the chance of corruption or data loss during a conversion is minimal, you should back up all data on the partition before you begin.
    i've already got loads of stuff backed up on the HD and i don't have a way to back up what's on the HD so what are the chances of corruption or data loss happening converting the file system? has anyone had any experience with this?


    thanks


Comments

  • #2
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,480 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    I've done it a few times and never lost any data


  • #3
    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,088 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    whiteman19 wrote: »
    hi all,
    i was thinking of changing the file system on my WD elements HD to NTFS from FAT32 using the convert command in command prompt but this worried me:

    i've already got loads of stuff backed up on the HD and i don't have a way to back up what's on the HD so what are the chances of corruption or data loss happening converting the file system? has anyone had any experience with this?


    thanks

    Yeah 99.9 times out of 100 it should be ok, however something like a powercut half through or an error in the middle of the process would put you in real trouble. If all possible a backup should be done before doing anything like this.

    The risks are quite low but not zero by any means.


  • #4
    RolandIRL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,924 ✭✭✭✭RolandIRL


    i'll try it on monday. hopefully all goes well.
    thanks for all the info

    Update: converted it last night and it worked. thanks for the help. :)


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