How to Change Filesystem Without Deleting Data
Open Command prompt., Type the following command carefully:convert "Type Drive Letter" /fs:ntfs and press 'Enter' key., If the system asks, then you may need to type the disk drive label also., Check the disk properties.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Command prompt.
Press Windows+R, type cmd and press 'Enter' key. , See this image:
Do mind the spaces given in the command. , Once again, press the 'Enter' key.
A label is a name you or computer system assigns to any disk drive.
For example:
Removable Disk, Local Disk or whatever name you have assigned. , Simply open 'My Computer'
right-click your disk drive and select 'Properties'.
You can see filesystem is now changed to NTFS and your data is also safe inside this.
You're all done. -
Step 2: Type the following command carefully:convert "Type Drive Letter" /fs:ntfs and press 'Enter' key.
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Step 3: If the system asks
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Step 4: then you may need to type the disk drive label also.
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Step 5: Check the disk properties.
Detailed Guide
Press Windows+R, type cmd and press 'Enter' key. , See this image:
Do mind the spaces given in the command. , Once again, press the 'Enter' key.
A label is a name you or computer system assigns to any disk drive.
For example:
Removable Disk, Local Disk or whatever name you have assigned. , Simply open 'My Computer'
right-click your disk drive and select 'Properties'.
You can see filesystem is now changed to NTFS and your data is also safe inside this.
You're all done.
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