How To Cancel NTFS Conversion After Running CONVERT.EXE

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
• Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5. 3.51, 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5, 3.51, 4.0

SUMMARY

The CONVERT utility (CONVERT.EXE) is used to convert an existing FAT or HPFS partition to an NTFS partition. The CONVERT utility converts the partition to NTFS the next time the system reboots.

This article describes how to prevent the NTFS conversion from occurring if it has been scheduled to occur during the next reboot.

MORE INFORMATION

In order to cancel the scheduled NTFS conversion, do the following:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

1. Start Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE).

2. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive, go to the following subkey:

         \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
   

3. Change the BootExecute entry from

         autoconv \DosDevices\x: /FS:NTFS
   

   to:

         autocheck autochk *
   

   where x is the drive that is to be converted.

4. Exit Registry Editor.