text: can i convert filing system on windows/xp home e.? i was told i could convert fat32 filing system to ntfs but how to do this don't work on my computer. you can not convert a file system on a disk without reformatting it, which ever operating system you use. if you're running windows xp home edition on a fat 32 file system and want to change the file system to ntfs, you'll have to reformat your pc using a windows xp cd, which will give you the option of formatting the disk with a specific file system. personally, i don't advice running windows xp on a fat 32 file system.