Convert a FAT or FAT32 Drive to NTFS

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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.

Important Once you convert a drive or partition to NTFS, you cannot simply convert it back to FAT or FAT32. You will need to reformat the drive or partition which will erase all data, including programs and personal files, on the partition.

this will ask for the drive label... like my drive label is software when m trying to convert d drive.. remaining is self understood..

if this asks for dismount just type y


NOTE: Although the chance of corruption or data loss during the conversion from FAT to NTFS is minimal, it is best to perform a full backup of the data on the drive that it is to be converted prior to executing the convert command. It is also recommended to verify the integrity of the backup before proceeding, as well as to run RDISK and update the emergency repair disk (ERD).

To find out more information about Convert.exe

1.

After completing Setup, click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then press ENTER.
2.

In the command window, type help convert and then press ENTER. Information about converting FAT volumes to NTFS is made available as shown below.

Terms

File Allocation Table (FAT)
A file system used by MS-DOS and other Windows-based operating systems to organize and manage files. The file allocation table (FAT) is a data structure that Windows creates when you format a volume by using the FAT or FAT32 file systems. Windows stores information about each file in the FAT so that it can retrieve the file later.

FAT32
A derivative of the file allocation table (FAT) file system. FAT32 supports smaller cluster sizes and larger volumes than FAT, which results in more efficient space allocation on FAT32 volumes.

NTFS File System
An advanced file system that provides performance, security, reliability, and advanced features that are not found in any version of FAT. For example, NTFS guarantees volume consistency by using standard transaction logging and recovery techniques. If a system fails, NTFS uses its log file and checkpoint information to restore the consistency of the file system. In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, NTFS also provides advanced features such as file and folder permissions, encryption, disk quotas, and compression.

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All Symbols are here...

hi all,
have u ever think of stylish names on orkut like sites.. some of u may want to use those symbols, then why u are waiting.. press win+R and type charmap

this will open unicode character map.. try changing font in above list and u will get a lot of new characters.. use them n enjoy

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Display image in a folder/Explorer

Display image in a folder/Explorer

[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]
iconarea_image=C:\Documents and Settings\Volant\My Documents\pictures\1.jpg
iconarea_text=0x00FFFFFF

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Hide/Unhide Files with and without registry

if you know the directory of that file..
then go to that directory through command prompt and then use
attrib -r -s -h foldername-filename

foldername-filename.. wtever is hidden. if a folder is to be unhidden
type its name otherwise name of a hidden file..

if u dont know the name of tht folder or file then after
attrib -r -s -h
press tab key.. it will show u one name; if that is desired then u got
that otherwise keep pressing the tab key.

also if u want to hide
attrib +r +s +h filenameORfoldername

this was without registry
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Hidden
change the value to 1

try playing with that

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