I wish to convert my computer from FAT32 to NTFS without reformatting my computer. I have read that before I do so I should realign the partition before I convert by moving all the data area up to the 4k boundary...It was suggested that a program called BootIt NG be used.. I tried downloading this and when I try and run it..an error message saying 'C:\WINDOWS\sytem32\autoexec.ny. The sytem file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application ' appears. Do I have to realign the partition or can I just go ahead and convert as is ??

as to your error:

Error message when you install or start an MS-DOS or 16-bit Windows-based program

as to your question:

Convert FAT to NTFS

Q: Is it possible to convert a FAT32 Hard Drive to NTFS without losing all data on the drive? I like to change from FAT32 to NTFS, my operating system is Windows XP PRO, how can I do that? Without the lost of my programs?

A: Standard Windows utility that is called CONVERT serves this purpose

Just go to the Command Prompt and execute the command:

C:\> CONVERT C: /fs:ntfs

Where C: is a name of the drive you want to convert.

After machine re-boot conversion process will start and you'll have your FAT32 converted to NTFS without of data loss.

SOURCE

the drive u want to convert ntfs move ur important data and right the drive u want to convert and click format, u will see filesystem, click option and select ntfs and click start, ur done.

There is also an article here where you can download the file and describes the problems:

http://www.webuser.co.uk/cgi-bin/for...b=5&o=14&part=