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March 18th, 2008, 03:22 PM
#1
Convert from NTFS to Fat32 & back?
Hey all
Have a quick question.
With Panda Internet Security 2008 there is an option to create a rescue disk. This includes the virus signature file. It is a bootable floppy or CD/DVD. It will boot , scan your drives and clean etc etc.
One Problem!
It only works on fat32 fs. Really stupid of Panda not to support ntfs, but anyway.
My question is.
Is it possible to convert from ntfs to fat32 , scan the drives and then convert back to ntfs without any problems?
If it is possible can it be done from a boot up CD without going into windows?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.
Albert Einstein
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March 18th, 2008, 03:57 PM
#2
I don't think that's possible w/out formatting...
Panda should've thought that through a little bit--most regular-joes on NT-based M$ and up use NTFS (I mean it's great for those runnin older M$ i guess).
---------i say don't bother with it until Panda fixes that (i.e. use somethin else--but don't you work for Panda?)
Last edited by C:\Saw; March 18th, 2008 at 04:00 PM.
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March 18th, 2008, 05:05 PM
#3
Originally Posted by Cider
Is it possible to convert from ntfs to fat32
Nope, not possible. The only way would be to backup everything, reformat and restore backup.
If it is possible can it be done from a boot up CD without going into windows?
Have a look at NTFS4DOS http://www.freewarefiles.com/NTFSDOS...ram_11100.html
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March 18th, 2008, 06:10 PM
#4
Actually, Partition Magic will convert NTFS to FAT32, with some caveats.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search
Personally, I don't think it's worth a try, but if you do, back everything
up on the unit you do this on (I'd ghost it). And remember, FAT32 chokes
on any partitions over 32gb, so it's pretty useless coverting oversized
partitions. HTH.
“Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.” — Will Rogers
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March 18th, 2008, 09:04 PM
#5
but don't you work for Panda
Yes I do, however communication channels is abit downsided. Language is a barrier.
Thanks for all the advice and tips ...
The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.
Albert Einstein
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