To convert a volume to NTFS from the command prompt

1. Open the Command Prompt window.
2. In the command prompt window, type

convert drive_letter: /fs:ntfs

For example, typing convert D: /fs:ntfs would format drive D: with the ntfs format.

Notes

• To open a command prompt, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
• You can convert FAT or FAT32 volumes to NTFS with this command.