Unable to convert my ExFat drive to NTFS
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Hello,
I have an Intenso 640GB hard drive and I would like to convert it to NTFS as it is currently in ExFat.
However, I am unable to do so.
When I go to Computer and select "format," it doesn't work.
When I go to CMD on DiskPart, it tells me that my disk is not dynamic.
So when I try "convert dynamic," it says "Virtual Disk Service error:
The operation is not supported by the object."
Thank you
I have an Intenso 640GB hard drive and I would like to convert it to NTFS as it is currently in ExFat.
However, I am unable to do so.
When I go to Computer and select "format," it doesn't work.
When I go to CMD on DiskPart, it tells me that my disk is not dynamic.
So when I try "convert dynamic," it says "Virtual Disk Service error:
The operation is not supported by the object."
Thank you
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hello
follow this link and let me know if it helped you
https://assiste.com/Passer_de_FAT_a_NTFS.html
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Hello there :)
@Rem200072ado, if the reformatting attempts (including my suggestions from @yelloh-man) remain unsuccessful, I would encourage you to test the HDD using an appropriate tool to check its integrity. Normally, the tool recommended is the diagnostic tool from the respective HDD manufacturer. However, taking a look here https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/39851-disque-dur-etat-de-sante-et-garantie and there https://www.commentcamarche.net/informatique/composants/25371-tester-des-composants-de-pc-les-meilleurs-outils-gratuits/ would give you some good ideas :)
I presume that this HDD does not contain any data you would like to recover (as formatting attempts are ongoing). However, I would like to receive your confirmation ;)
Based on the diagnostic results, we could decide on the next steps :)
In the meantime, there is a little test to do: try converting the HDD from ExFAT to FAT32 (via diskpart) and then from FAT32 to NTFS.
Another possible approach (again via DISKPART): completely erase the HDD and then format it. Here are the steps:
= > click on Start > Run > type CMD in the text box > Enter > type diskpart > Enter
= > type: select disk # > Enter (where # is the number the HDD receives in Disk Management). Be careful with the number you enter there because the following command will permanently delete the contents.
= > clean > Enter: this may take some time
= > create partition primary > Enter
= > format fs=NTFS > Enter (if the format to select would be NTFS). This may take … patience :)
= > assign letter=# (where # should be replaced by the letter to be assigned to the drive).
Let's see ;)
Keep me posted, @Rem200072ado!
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