Changing the file system NTFS to FAT in Windows can be done with the help of additional software. It should be borne in mind that the implementation of this procedure implies the formatting of the selected disk.
Instructions
Step 1
Download to your computer the archive of the specialized application fat32format, which is freely distributed on the Internet, and unpack it to the root of a disk that cannot be changed by the file system. Call the main system menu by clicking the "Start" button to initiate the conversion of the file system of the selected volume from NTFS to FAT and go to the "Run" dialog.
Step 2
Enter the cmd value in the "Open" line and authorize the launch of the "Command Line" tool by clicking the OK button. Enter value
"cd / d drive_name_not_converted:" (without quotes) into the command interpreter text box and confirm the action by pressing the softkey labeled Enter. After that, use the syntax "fat32format drive_name to be converted:" (without quotes) in the command line and authorize the command execution by pressing the Enter key. Confirm your choice by pressing the Y key in the system request window that opens.
Step 3
Download another specialized guiformat program that makes it even easier to perform the required action and run it as an administrator. Then follow the prompts of the wizard, the procedure is automated as much as possible.
Step 4
Take advantage of the advanced features of the free version of Paragon Partition Manager, which supports all existing file systems. The program allows you to convert NTFS data to FAT or FAT32. Another useful feature of Paragon Partition Manager is the automatic fixing of defective HDD sectors without interrupting the conversion process.
Step 5
To change the file system of the removable media, return to the Windows command interpreter utility and enter format name_drive_to be_converted: / fs: fat32 / q in the command line text box. Authorize the execution of the selected action by pressing the Enter function key and wait for the process to complete.
