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Upgrading to NTFS from FAT32

05-Mar-2010 02:10:58

Icon Lock-iT XP relies on the NTFS file system supported by Windows NT, 2000, and XP to perform some of the new features, including:



  • Preventing deletion or modification of locked files

  • Preventing locked folder contents from being viewed

  • Preventing other users from locking files you own


It is highly recommended that you switch to the NTFS format to utilize all of the advanced features of Icon Lock-iT XP.


 


To determine your file system type:



  • Open My Computer

  • Right-click your hard drive (usually c:) and select Properties

  • Towards the top of the window, under Label, the File System type is listed(NTFS, FAT32, or FAT).


 


To convert a drive to NTFS after previously installing XP:


Windows XP, 2000, and NT include a command line utility, convert.exe, that will convert a FAT or FAT32 drive to NTFS. Note, however, that once you convert to NTFS from FAT, you cannot convert back without reformatting.



  • Open a command line window (start->run->type in "cmd" and hit enter.)

  • Type in "convert /FS:NTFS" For example, the command line for converting drive c: -> "convert c: /FS:NTFS"

  • Please read the article below on using convert.exe for complete instructions.


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