Q142038: DOCERR: Bad Instructions for Converting FAT Partition to NTFS

Article: Q142038
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.50 3.51
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51 
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SUMMARY
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There is a documentation error in Windows NT Resource Kit version 3.51.

MORE INFORMATION
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The Windows NT 3.5 and 3.51 Resource Kit, Volume 1, Chapter 5, Page 203
currently provides the following steps to reformat the system partition from
NTFS to FAT:

3.  When Setup asks you to select the partition where you would like
   to install Windows NT, highlight the NTFS drive, and
   type P to delete the partition.

This step is incorrect. You need to type D to delete the partition, not P. Step 3
should read:

3.  When Setup asks you to select the partition where you would like
   to install Windows NT, highlight the NTFS drive, and
   type D to delete the partition.

Additional query words: prodnt ntreskit

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Version           : 3.50 3.51

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