Hi all!Quick question, is there a way to convert my C drive from FAT32 to NTFS without losing everything on it or do I need to uninstall everything first (i.e. FS9 which is huge!!) as that isnt really a nice thing to think about!!!Rich

The only way to convert to NTFS is a format, whether it be quick or full:(Backup your data!

Yes it is easy.As per Ms support:"How to convert a FAT volume or a FAT32 volume to NTFSNote Although the chance of corruption or data loss during the conversion is minimal, we recommend that you perform a backup of the data on the volume that you want to convert before you start the conversion.To convert an existing FAT or FAT32 volume to NTFS, follow these steps:1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.2. At the command prompt, type the following, where drive letter is the drive that you want to convert:convert drive letter: /fs:ntfsFor example, type the following command to convert drive E to NTFS:convert e: /fs:ntfsNote 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 letter4. When the conversion to NTFS is complete, you receive the following message at the command prompt:Conversion complete5. Quit the command prompt."Pierre

yeah but wont that require a format? Ie a loss of data?

Negative. No loss of data and no format.Pierre

alright, I was wrong then, sorry about the bad info....I didn't know it was possible! sweet!

HelloIf you have any FSD aircraft they will possibly need reinstalling.This happened to me once when i did the conversion to NTFS from FAT32 after installing their Commander 115.Other than that it is quick and easy to do the conversion.

Thank you all for the replies, backed up all the data I needed and it worked great, very good advice!!! Now if you have any advice about a first date IE tomorrow that would be good too!!! ( Be more nervous!!!);-) Rich

HelloDon't talk about Flight sim all night, most women don't get it at all

Hi everyone!I recently converted the drive with FS9 from fat32 to ntfs. Everything works fine with one exeption:My requests or answers to ATC are not displayed on the screen or played on audio.All other messages from ATC to me and to /from AI aircraft areAny ideas?

Hi everyone!I recently converted the drive with FS9 from fat32 to ntfs. Everything works fine with one exeption:My requests or answers to ATC are not displayed on the screen or played on audio.All other messages from ATC to me and to /from AI aircraft areAny ideas?

Holy thread revival Batman (from 2008). Try the FS9 forum.http://forum.avsim.n...2004-fs9-forum/Do regular users still use FAT32? They shouldn't unless they're on Windows 98!

Edited January 30, 201214 yr by ZachLW