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

ID: Q188694

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98

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 kbtool win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: February 10, 1999