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Converting NTFS to FAT32 |
 Nov 13 2009, 06:48 PM
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I want to convert my external Hitatchi 500gb hd into Fat32 so I can store movies etc on it and hook it to my xbox 360.
how do i convert from NTFS to FAT32 thanks -------------------- QUOTE (Kash)  So what you're saying is that you read the title, ignored the OP's post, made a quick and reckless post, which by itself shows that you failed to do something as basic as reading the first post in the thread, and then got caught. Well done :thumbs-up: ____________________________ Case: Antec 300 CPU: Phenom II 940 MB: GIG MA790X GPU: (X2) XFX 4870 1gb Screen: (X2) Acer 23" 1920x1080 Ram: 2x2 Corsair Dom1066 PS: Corsair TX 750W Win 7 64bit HDD: 640GB WD 2x1TB For Media + Backup |
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Nov 13 2009, 06:57 PM
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 Certified Geek Posts: 1,959 Joined: 17-April 08 From: Quebec, Canada Member No.: 31,940 |
You will need to format, you can't convert from a file system to another
This post has been edited by Zertz: Nov 13 2009, 06:57 PM -------------------- Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. QUOTE (IVIYTH0S @ Nov 20 2009, 12:47 AM) I will complain no more about our prices |
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Nov 13 2009, 06:58 PM
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 It's a buncha, muncha, cruncha... human!  Posts: 6,464 Joined: 4-December 05 From: Perkinsville,VT Member No.: 18,065 |
This will completely wipe everything on it and format it as fat32. Oh yeah, that is for Windows XP, I'm not sure if it works the same in Win7. Alternatively (again not sure about Win7) right clicking on the drive in my computer, clicking on format, selecting FAT32 and hitting "START" should work as well. I've always liked the command prompt way for a lot of things better. 
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Nov 13 2009, 07:04 PM
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Certified Geek Posts: 1,959 Joined: 17-April 08 From: Quebec, Canada Member No.: 31,940 |
QUOTE (Andrewr05 @ Nov 13 2009, 10:58 PM) Alternatively (again not sure about Win7) right clicking on the drive in my computer, clicking on format, selecting FAT32 and hitting "START" should work as well. I haven't tried the command prompt, but that method still is in Windows 7 -------------------- Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. QUOTE (IVIYTH0S @ Nov 20 2009, 12:47 AM) I will complain no more about our prices |
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Nov 13 2009, 07:15 PM
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Member Posts: 235 Joined: 16-March 09 Member No.: 66,649 |
ya i know i have to format,,,i'll try these suggestions.
I already right clicked "computer" and went to "manage" but was unable to format to FAT32 I'll give ur suggestions a shot and let you know thanks -------------------- QUOTE (Kash) So what you're saying is that you read the title, ignored the OP's post, made a quick and reckless post, which by itself shows that you failed to do something as basic as reading the first post in the thread, and then got caught. Well done :thumbs-up: ____________________________ Case: Antec 300 CPU: Phenom II 940 MB: GIG MA790X GPU: (X2) XFX 4870 1gb Screen: (X2) Acer 23" 1920x1080 Ram: 2x2 Corsair Dom1066 PS: Corsair TX 750W Win 7 64bit HDD: 640GB WD 2x1TB For Media + Backup |
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Nov 13 2009, 07:17 PM
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Member Posts: 235 Joined: 16-March 09 Member No.: 66,649 |
ok just went to mycomputer,,, right clicked on the HD and selected format,,, but it only seems to give me the NTFS option??????????
This post has been edited by feetfats: Nov 13 2009, 07:30 PM -------------------- QUOTE (Kash) So what you're saying is that you read the title, ignored the OP's post, made a quick and reckless post, which by itself shows that you failed to do something as basic as reading the first post in the thread, and then got caught. Well done :thumbs-up: ____________________________ Case: Antec 300 CPU: Phenom II 940 MB: GIG MA790X GPU: (X2) XFX 4870 1gb Screen: (X2) Acer 23" 1920x1080 Ram: 2x2 Corsair Dom1066 PS: Corsair TX 750W Win 7 64bit HDD: 640GB WD 2x1TB For Media + Backup |
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Nov 13 2009, 07:30 PM
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It's a buncha, muncha, cruncha... human! Posts: 6,464 Joined: 4-December 05 From: Perkinsville,VT Member No.: 18,065 |
Errrr... Yeah... try format "D" /FS:FAT32
oops... 
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Nov 13 2009, 07:34 PM
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Member Posts: 235 Joined: 16-March 09 Member No.: 66,649 |
hmmm cause i just put format /FS:FAT32 "D:" into the dos prompt and its working ,,,, I think
This post has been edited by feetfats: Nov 13 2009, 07:35 PM -------------------- QUOTE (Kash) So what you're saying is that you read the title, ignored the OP's post, made a quick and reckless post, which by itself shows that you failed to do something as basic as reading the first post in the thread, and then got caught. Well done :thumbs-up: ____________________________ Case: Antec 300 CPU: Phenom II 940 MB: GIG MA790X GPU: (X2) XFX 4870 1gb Screen: (X2) Acer 23" 1920x1080 Ram: 2x2 Corsair Dom1066 PS: Corsair TX 750W Win 7 64bit HDD: 640GB WD 2x1TB For Media + Backup |
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Nov 13 2009, 10:50 PM
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 Posting Nut  Posts: 7,222 Joined: 15-March 07 From: Pennsauken, NJ Member No.: 20,152 |
I assume you're formatting something to be windows/mac/linux compatible. That'd be the only logical explanation for what you're doing
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Nov 13 2009, 10:58 PM
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QUOTE (IVIYTH0S @ Nov 14 2009, 01:50 AM) I assume you're formatting something to be windows/mac/linux compatible. That'd be the only logical explanation for what you're doing he told us what its for :QUOTE (feetfats @ Nov 13 2009, 09:48 PM) so I can store movies etc on it and hook it to my xbox 360.
This post has been edited by xchrissypoox: Nov 13 2009, 11:20 PM -------------------- I7 920, Rampage II Gene, Mushkin Redline 1600Mhz 6-7-6-18, GTX 275, Corsair HX850
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Nov 14 2009, 02:30 AM
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Posting Nut Posts: 7,222 Joined: 15-March 07 From: Pennsauken, NJ Member No.: 20,152 |
QUOTE (xchrissypoox @ Nov 14 2009, 01:58 AM) he told us what its for :Indeed  , I just stormed in here when I saw that. Since I hate FAT32 lol
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Nov 14 2009, 03:34 AM
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 I'm a thread killer Posts: 5,098 Joined: 11-December 04 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 14,086 |
So what you're saying is that you read the title, ignored the OP's post, made a quick and reckless post, which by itself shows that you failed to do something as basic as reading the first post in the thread, and then got caught. Well done
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