JSI Tip 0203 - How do I convert to NTFS during an unattended install?

Jerold Schulman

August 1, 1997

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Make a backup copy of the I386SYSTEM32INITIAL.INF on your HardDrive.
Edit I386SYSTEM32INITIAL.INF and locate the set Convert_Winnt = $($1)
in the SetAcls section and change it to set Convert_Winnt = YES.


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