| pgt67 |
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| Fri May 09 2008 01:39 PM |
Iomega 500gb external HD
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Can I reformat this product to NTFS using it on my FAT32 system - would there be any issues in doing so?
Thanks
| BurrWalnut |
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| Fri May 09 2008 03:01 PM |
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Re: Iomega 500gb external HD
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You haven't given much information, for instance are you running Win3.1 or Win7 (Vienna)?
Anyway, try formatting it and if it doesn't take, try a different file system.
| pgt67 |
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| Sat May 10 2008 05:45 PM |
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Re: Iomega 500gb external HD
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The computer is an Acer SA60 with 1.2GB of ram and 80GB Hard dirve and the OS is XP Home Edition - if I knew then what I know now Id have opted for XP Professional but thats another story.
I know I can convert the FAT 32 to the more stable NTFS on the Comp but I am afraid of losing stuff etc...
SO I would like to know if there would be any problems by converting the external HD to NTFS with my desktop still running on FAT32?
| BurrWalnut |
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| Sat May 10 2008 06:49 PM |
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Re: Iomega 500gb external HD
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Quote:
SO I would like to know if there would be any problems by converting the external HD to NTFS with my desktop still running on FAT32?
No problem at all.
The best solution is to set up the external drive as NTFS then copy (backup) your personal documents currently stored on the C drive to the external drive.
When you’re satisfied that you have copied them all, convert the C drive to NTFS.
| pgt67 |
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| Sat May 10 2008 08:01 PM |
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Re: Iomega 500gb external HD
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Thanks for the quick reply greatly appreciated
