how could I convert NTFS to FAT32 without backing up data in advance?

[shinyabcde]

Hi，i am using Vista, and I wish to convert a NTFS partition with 48GB to FAT32, how could I do? Is there tool for me to convert without backing up data in advance? I feel trouble to do that...

[soumya]

Why do you want to do that?

[whs]

As far as I know that works only fat to ntfs, but not the other way as you want to do. But what is the big deal backing up 48GBs.

[shinyabcde]

Thanks god!! A News show me the solution, it is NTFS to FAT32 Converter, say truely, a new product alway makes me worry about its reliability.....Does anyone have used it??

[Ganesh]

Try Norton Partition Magic 8......may this help you....the only Partition Manager that i trust....

[rkonit]

I suggest to take backup first before try anything...
First take backup and re-format as FAT32. But I wonder why do you want to convert NTFS to FAT32 or should I say "Why do you want to downgrade your hdd file system?"
Because NTFS has lots of advantages over FAT32.

[Ganesh]

Yeah as rk said before doing anything like this you should backup the data..... earlier i too also lost my whole data and it really hurts...
Precaution is better than cure.....

[Red Moon]

I think backup in advance is the safest way.

[bkr3]

Of course Red Moon :-)

I'm having hand ready backup of mine :-)

[roddy]

Hi，i am using Vista, and I wish to convert a NTFS partition with 48GB to FAT32, how could I do? Is there tool for me to convert without backing up data in advance? I feel trouble to do that...

You can easily convert NTFS to FAT32 without losing any data and do not have to format the partition.

Open Command Prompt
Start | All Programs | Accessories | Command Prompt
OR
Start | Run | type "cmd" without quotes | OK
Type "convert drive letter: /fs:ntfs" and press Enter. For example, type "convert C: /fs:ntfs" (without quotes) if you want to convert drive C.
If you're asked whether you want to dismount the drive, agree.