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445112 2006-04-09 03:49:00 How can I get the fat32 me to a NTFS WinXP install, and not a fat32 winxp. Is there any websites or something where I can get step by step instruction on how to install winxp, as I am a beginner and don't want to screw anything up.

All help will be appreciated!
Cheers :D
zahmad (8963)
445113 2006-04-09 05:17:00 Forget it. Windows ME cant read NTFS. Speedy Gonzales (78)
445114 2006-04-09 06:21:00 Did you upgrade to XP over an existing WinME? This would be why your file format stays as FAT32. To change during the upgrade to NTFS would of meant a reformat and loss of existing data.

You can convert FAT32 to NTFS if you have already got XP installed - see here: How to convert a FAT16 volume or a FAT32 volume to an NTFS file system in Windows XP (support.microsoft.com)
Jen (38)
445115 2006-04-09 08:59:00 I am going to upgrade to WinXp, so therefore meaning that I can change to NTFS when I am installing Xp, right?

Thanks.
zahmad (8963)
445116 2006-04-09 09:16:00 Correct. If you're upgrading to XP, you have the option of FAT32, or NTFS. Speedy Gonzales (78)
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