Microsoft KB Archive/188694

= Err Msg: The Drive Converter Cannot Convert a Drive with a... =

Article ID: 188694

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q188694



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to convert your hard disk to the file allocation table 32 (Fat32) file system, you may receive the following error message:

The Drive converter cannot convert a drive with a bad cluster mark.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if one or more of the clusters on your hard disk are damaged or bad. The Drive Converter (FAT 32) tool does not convert a hard disk to FAT 32 if it detects bad clusters.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, obtain a hard disk without bad clusters.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
The Drive Converter (FAT 32) tool does not convert a hard disk to FAT 32 if it detects bad clusters. It does so to protect the data on your hard disk, and to help maintain the integrity of your hard disk.

Additional query words: 98 sector

Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb KB188694

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