How to Switch from FAT32 to NTFS Without Losing Data with the CMD Command

This guide explains how to switch from FAT32 to NTFS Without Losing Data with the CMD Command, with clear steps, practical tips, and important checks before you begin.

Step 1: Press Windows + R key combination, type 'cmd' and then press OK to open Command Prompt .

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter :

convert: / fs: ntfs

Where < drive letter > is the letter of the drive you want to convert to NTFS. As in the next example, I made the F drive to NTFS so the command will be:

convert F: / fs: ntfs

Step 3: The program requires you to enter the current name (not the characters) of that drive. You type and press Enter . For example, my F drive is named 'NEW VOLUME':

Step 4: If there is a message Would you like to force a dismount on this volume? Or any other Yes / No questions, type 'Y' and press Enter .

Step 5: Wait a while for the process to complete.

So your drive has been converted to NTFS already. Make sure all data inside is still intact!

Through this article, I have detailed instructions on how to switch from FAT32 to NTFS without losing data with the CMD command in Windows 7, 8 and 10 already. Good luck!