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Reverting back to FAT32

Cpway
By Cpway ยท 4 replies
Aug 25, 2007
  1. Hi All,

    While installing windows XP I changed my file system to NTFS, but now I want to install windows 98 and do dual boot. How do I convert my hard drive back to FAT32?

    Thanking you in advance.
     
    Aug 25, 2007
    #1
  2. AlbertLionheart

    AlbertLionheart TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,026

    Sorry - too late. If you want to dual boot W98 anda XP you must always load the older OS first.
     
    Aug 25, 2007
    #2
  3. Rik

    Rik Banned Posts: 3,814

    Have a look in the security and the web forum. There is plenty of info on how to create and use a virtual machine which is far easier than dual boot.

    You can create a fat32 partition on your drive with Partition Magic, but its not free.
     
    Aug 25, 2007
    #3
  4. SNGX1275

    SNGX1275 TS Forces Special Posts: 10,729   +409

    Partition Magic should be able to convert back if you must.
     
    Aug 25, 2007
    #4
  5. AlbertLionheart

    AlbertLionheart TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,026

    Sorry - forgot about a virtual machine.
    There is Partition Manager which is a freebie on the front of PCPro in the UK this month. Just as good and maybe you could find a download if you are not in UK.
     
    Aug 26, 2007
    #5
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