how to convert BTRFS to NTFS in windows?


  1. Posts : 181
    10, server 2016, server2012
       #1

    how to convert BTRFS to NTFS in windows?


    have a hard drive given to me but used in server end, linux BTRFS and can't use it in windows.

    tried googling but all I can find is NTFS to BTRFS and not the other way around, how can this be done?
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  2. Posts : 8,111
    windows 10
       #2

    Do you want data of it if not delete the partition on it and create new ones
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  3. Posts : 18,432
    Windows 11 Pro
       #3

    If you want to start fresh with HDD and delete everything on it:

    Code:
    diskpart
    list disk
    select disk # <-replace # with the actual number for the applicable HDD
    clean
    convert gpt <-necessary if drive is larger than 2 TB.  Optional if less than 2 TB
    exit
    Then you can create whatever partitions you want on it using your favorite method.
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  4. Posts : 181
    10, server 2016, server2012
    Thread Starter
       #4

    NavyLCDR said:
    If you want to start fresh with HDD and delete everything on it:
    Code:
    diskpart
    list disk
    select disk # <-replace # with the actual number for the applicable HDD
    clean
    convert gpt <-necessary if drive is larger than 2 TB.  Optional if less than 2 TB
    exit
    Then you can create whatever partitions you want on it using your favorite method.
    Samuria said:
    Do you want data of it if not delete the partition on it and create new ones
    wait, so I just connect the drive via SAS connector to a computer and go into diskpart or disk manager and it'll work? I assumed drive won't even be visible given format is different. I not worry about the files on it, I can recopy everything if needed.

    maybe a better question would be, what are needed for a server drive to be used as a regular hard drive?

    aside from BTRFS format, theres also 520b and other sector size. can sector size be converted in windows?
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