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Old 08-16-2008   #1 (permalink)
Dave


 
 

Re: Trying to convert external drive from Fat32 to NTFS

1. On the Start menu, click "All Programs".
2. Click "Accessories".
3. Right-click "Command Prompt" and choose "Run as Administrator" from the
shortcut menu.
4. When the User Account Control dialog appears, click "Continue".
5. Now run the convert command

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...597d31033.mspx

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"G@xxxxxx" <grdelcarlo@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I need to convert an external hard drive (500 GB) from Fat32 to NTFS so I
> can save large files. I have Vista Home Premium w/SP1
>
> I found a website that tells me to use Run, and enter: convert k:
> /fs:NTFS. But when I do I get this: "Access Denied as you do not have
> sufficient privileges. You have to invoke this utility running in elevated
> mode." What the heck does this mean? Is there any other way to do this, or
> can someone help me with this?
>
> What other information do you need from me to help me?
>
> G@xxxxxx
>
>
>
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