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  1. 12-02-2002 12:37 PM #1
    teakz89
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    Converting FAT16 to FAT32

    Is there a way to convert ? I'm running Windows Me. The BIOS and System Info from Norton Utlities reads my D: drive as the 10 gb it is, but Windows reads it as 2 (like a FAT16). My C drive is 40 gb and it is read as 40 it is fine.
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    Just copy the data from D to a folder on C and FDISK/format D from a Startup disk - unless Windows is there.

    You'll need something like Partition Magic to convert it otherwise. You can then expand it to take up the whole drive. Considering your predicament, it's a worthwile investment:

    http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...ae470272704f01
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  3. 12-02-2002 02:34 PM #3
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    thanx for the reply. I did the fdisk/format from a startup but i didnt know if u needed a program or something, i thought i could do it without having to buy a program, but i guess i have to LOL.
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    You may have used the wrong floppy. In Windows ME, go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Startup Disk and make one there. If you use a Win95 floppy, you'll be limited to FAT16.

    When you FDISK, be sure to say YES to large disk support.
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  5. 12-02-2002 06:29 PM #5
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    If memory serves, W98 can do that after install. WinME cannot?
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    MS didn't include the conversion tool in ME as far as I know. In Win98, the utility is CVT1.EXE.
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  7. 12-02-2002 06:59 PM #7
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    Originally posted by BipolarBill
    MS didn't include the conversion tool in ME as far as I know. In Win98, the utility is CVT1.EXE.
    I never used ME, so I don't know.
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