Hi

You can convert FAT32 partitions to NTFS partitions without losing any
files. Type the following from a command prompt to see the options
available:

convert /?

I've never had any problems using the above command, although it may prudent
to backup all your data files beforehand - which I do.

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Will Denny
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
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"John" <nospam@plusnet.com> wrote in message
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> I'm thinking of converting a mixed set of partitions (some FAT32, some
> NTFS), to NTFS only.
>
> Some of my established procedures rely on my ability to get 'outside
> of' windows, using DOS. I've read that DOS won't run in an NTFS
> partition so how does one, for example, modify or replace windows
> files without being blocked because they are in use?