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Old 08-25-2005, 02:54 PM   #1
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how to convert a partition


how to convert a partition from ext3 to fat32 or ntfs without loosing data from it ?
if it works
 
Old 08-25-2005, 04:39 PM   #2
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Not with Linux tools, you don't. Converting a filesystem without a backup is a bad idea anyway.
 
Old 08-26-2005, 03:57 PM   #3
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i've found a ext3 driver for win xp... no need for converting..
 
  


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