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two-dogs

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    Need to convert NTFS to Fat
    « on: November 15, 2010, 10:22:46 AM »
    Hey I hope I can get someone to help me on this I need to convert a external seagate HD from NTFS to FAT because the component does not work with NTFS can it be done.........thanks.............two-dogs   

    Allan

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    Re: Need to convert NTFS to Fat
    « Reply #1 on: November 15, 2010, 10:25:43 AM »
    You'll need a third party utility or you can reformat the drive.

    two-dogs

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      Re: Need to convert NTFS to Fat
      « Reply #2 on: November 15, 2010, 10:29:28 AM »
      There is nothing on it and I am trying to use Acronis to do a clean but said it will take over 16 hours.  So if I format the hd it will then be set to fat?   

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      Re: Need to convert NTFS to Fat
      « Reply #3 on: November 15, 2010, 10:55:47 AM »
      Your choice when you format it.