[TChris]

FAT32 partition may be a utility partition which includes restore options??? Some laptops are configured that way.

The restore partition was FAT32 as well, but the main Windows partition came from the factory as FAT32.

Bizarre.

It's easy enough to fix, but how many average users will pop up the command prompt and type "C:\>convert c: /fs:ntfs"?

[Roses0508]

Bizzare partitions, sounds like a mishap that shouldn't have left the factory. I work for a company that provides network and computer support to small and medium sized businesses.

It's easy enough to fix, but how many average users will pop up the command prompt and type "C:\>convert c: /fs:ntfs"?

Made me laugh so hard I fell off my chair!!!! Most of my customers fall out when you try to get them to go to a command prompt.

[free_life]

What exactly is Windows setup media? Are you talking about a Windows install disk?