Converting From FAT32 To NTFS

Converting a partition from FAT32 to NTFS can be done by an inbuilt utility in the Windows XP operating system — but it is important to realise that it is a one-way process. You cannot convert back, except possibly by use of Partition Magic 7.01, and that is not always successful. Windows XP has no tool for converting from NTFS to FAT32.

Only advanced users are advised to perform this utility.
1). Now use the Windows XP convert tool: Go to Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Command Prompt (or, from Run box, type CMD)
2). Enter: CONVERT C: /FS:NTFS

For example, type the following command to convert drive E to NTFS:
convert e: /fs:ntfs
Note If the operating system is on the drive that you are converting, you will be prompted to schedule the task when you restart the computer because the conversion cannot be completed while the operating system is running. When you are prompted, click YES.
3). When you receive the following message at the command prompt, type the volume label of the drive that you are converting, and then press ENTER:
The type of the file system is FAT.
Enter the current volume label for drive drive letter
4). When the conversion to NTFS is complete, you receive the following message at the command prompt:
Conversion complete
5). Quit the command prompt