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Windows NTFS/FAT32: “How do I change the format type (file system) of a hard drive in Windows?”; wdc.custhelp.com

“There are two options to change a hard drive from FAT32 to NTFS. You can use the Convert.exe command from a DOS prompt in Windows or you can delete the existing FAT32 partition or volume and create a new NTFS partition in Disk Management.”

“Western Digital recommends deleting the existing FAT32 partition and creating a new NTFS partition. Using the Convert.exe command may cause data corruption or loss.”

For detailed instructions, see:

http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/
    enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1021
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