converting from ntfs to ext3
Lo all,
My final (and very brave) move to linux will include changing my 250gig sata hard drive from ntfs to a journalised linux FS. I use that drive for my data.. My question is, is there any way i can convert it without losing my data? coz its a bit difficault to move the data i have on it now to anywhere else.. Also i was thinking of using good ol ext3, anyone agrees or has any arguments about that? so close.. got surround sound, mysql, and wine left for my final converstion =) Thanks, |
AFAIK there isn't a utility that will convert from NTFS to a linux filesystem without losing data.
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hi there
ext3 is a good ,but when later if u also try to work on windows u won't be able to access the partition also u need to format the drive if u ant to move drom ntfs to ext3,also with some not full write support in linux for ntfs,you would like to to keep the partiton ext3 regards |
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Yea, but my only alternative is to use FAT32, which is poor if you ask me. I guess i'll find a way to backup everything and then format as ext3. |
hi there
u r right in case of Vfat,u need to use ext3 also there is one tool called partion magic which can make a partion out of the free space available and then u can format that free space, BUT I haven't Used that. so PL. Consult accordingly! and do backup ur data if u trying that for the first time regards |
For my part, I would choose reiserfs for partitions which contain small files like icons, sources code and the root partition.
I 'd definitively choose xfs for partitions which contain big files like divx, iso files etc... |
Question,
Currently, when i installed slackware, it automatically made my sata mount to /mnt/sata (as ntfs). Is there anyway just incase it will give me errors in not finding that drive Also, after i format, how can i automatically mount it to say, /sata Fanka. |
look into /etc/fstab. you'll get the idea
-- Adil |
Thanks, makes more sense now.
Wish me luck, now to bloody burn 200 gigs to have enough left to move/backup to the other hard drives =/ |
Just an FYI for all those trying to get away from Bill Gates......
I had a 160 gig HDD that was NTFS, and I used Partition magic and I lost about 40 gig!!! :-( NEVER USE PARTITION MAGIC.......IT SUX!!!!!!!!!!! This is how I ended up resolving a similar issue............ 1. I borrowed a friends spare 120 gig HDD and formatted it with FAT32 (in windows) 2. I moved my data from my 160 gig NTFS HDD to the 120 gig FAT32 HDD (in windows) 3. I formatted and partitioned the empty 160 gig HDD with EXT3 (in Linux, obviously) 4. I mounted the partitions for the newly formatted 160 gig EXT3 HDD 5. I put the 120 gig FAT32 HDD in my linux box and mounted the FAT32 partitions 6. I copied everything over. 7. I gave the 120 gig FAT32 HDD back to my friend, with all the movies, apps, games, and music he could ever want. Ok I lied about part of this procedure. The truth is, I haven't actually gotten past step 5. I got the 160 gig formatted, partitioned and mounted, but thats it. BUT, I can't get the 120 gig FAT32 mounted. But this does work, I swear!!!! many before me have succeeded. Any thoughs for us converts? Anyone? |
hii
I too havn't used partiton magic and u would like to take backup of ur data bedore using partiton magic or even fdisk i have faced the problem even with fdisk so DO TAKE BACKUP !!!!! of your data before going for any toool!!! regards |
I've used partition magic...and resized a ntfs partition before. Worked fine...I lost no data..but I'm sure it's a possibility. Always backup your stuff :)
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there has got to be a way to push the envelope. Lets deviate slightly here. what about a move from NTFS to FAT32 then from FAT32 to ext3/reiserfs. Someone has got to have some clue, there has got to be away, lets find it.
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I just found the perfect solution... Burn to DVD the sh*t you hardly ever use.. and wait till your hard drive fails, losing all your important data..
I lost 220 gigs, some of which consisted of my programming, work, etc... (which was backed up into a usb card and stolen from me in uni the week before that)... But you end up with a clean new hard drive where all you do is just convert to ext3 =) Just a thought... =] |
I don't have a DVD Burner not can I afford one so how is that a solution for me? There has got to be a *safe* want to convert it from NTFS even to FAT then FAT to ext3, or even if it stays FAT, there's nothing sensative on the disk(s) that warents full linux security
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