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Convert NTFS Partition to FAT, FAT32 File System

With reference to the post mentioned today that describes how to convert FAT file system to NTFS; the following article will let you know the steps to convert NTFS to FAT system.
Steps to convert NTFS to FAT and FAT32 system:
1.    The important point that I would like to mention here is that Windows can not [...]

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Convert FAT, FAT32 Partition to NTFS File System

Windows supports few File Systems only like FAT, FAT32 and NTFS each having its own advantages and disadvantages. So if you wish to convert from one file system to another then you can surely do that.
What is FAT and NTFS File System?
FAT was a file system developed by Microsoft in 1977. The file system is [...]

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What is Recycler Folder and How to remove it

If you have used Windows for quite some time now then you must have seen this folder called RECYCLER. But many people don’t know what this folder is and what is it doing in the drive?

What is Recycler folder?
The Recycler folder is used only on NTFS partitions and is referred to as a location where [...]

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4 Windows Tricks You Must Know – Part 1

Windows is full of unknown features some of which are known to us but most of them are unexplored. There are many features that I think one should know about so here is a two-phased article that gives you insight about some unknown Windows Tricks.

4 Windows Tricks
1.    Remove Shortcut Arrows from Desktop Icons
•    Open regedit [...]

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Password Protect Files and Folders with Free Folder Lock

Worried about the important and confidential files? Whatever is the partition type whether NTFS or FAT32 of Windows, you can easily protect your sensitive files and folders with a password.

There may be many tools available on the net to secure the files but most of them are trial versions. Here is the free software called [...]

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Solution to Missing Security Tab in File Properties

I wanted to change some file permissions to a file in windows and required to see the “Security” tab in the file properties dialog. Tried many things as it was missing from my system and thought it would be worthwhile sharing with you.

The security tab is quite important when using Windows XP as it allows [...]

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Steps to do at Windows was Unable to Complete the Format problem

I wonder what is going with my PC right now but the truth is that my system is displaying this error message “Windows was unable to complete the format” every alternate time when I try to format my USB Pen drive. It is certainly a PC problem as this is happening with all drives i [...]

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