Windows 7 Windows 7 upgrade from Vista x64- "Incompatible NTFS version"??

[aidan Hampson]

Has anyone had an in place upgrade from Vista x64 fail because of an "incompatible NTFS version"? I imagine this is because I have cloned my hard drive prior to doing an in place upgrade. Does anyone know of a way around this issue?
Im thinking that it might be possible to backup my installation then reformat the drive in Vista, followed by a restore of the backup. However, Ive never used windows backup (I always clone) so I dont know if this can be done.

Is there a "convert" type program (like the one that upgraded from FAT to NTFS) available?

Im supposed to be running a "Win7 House Party", but I cant do that if I cant upgrade my disk....

Any ideas?

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering an issue with an incompatible NTFS version during an in-place upgrade from Vista x64. This problem can arise when a drive has been cloned prior to the upgrade. Here are a few suggestions to potentially resolve this issue and proceed with your upgrade: 1. Backup and Reformat: - Backup your current installation using Windows Backup or another backup tool. - Reformat the drive in Vista to ensure a clean NTFS structure. - Restore the backup onto the reformatted drive. 2. NTFS Conversion: - Unlike the FAT to NTFS conversion tool, there isn't a similar tool for upgrading between different NTFS versions. - A backup, reformat, and restore process may be the most reliable method in this case. 3. Windows Backup: - While you haven't used Windows Backup before, it can be a useful tool for creating and restoring system images. - You can create a system image backup using Windows Backup, reformat your drive, and then restore the image to the newly formatted drive. By following these steps, you may be able to address the incompatible NTFS version issue and successfully upgrade your disk to proceed with your Win7 House Party. Remember to back up all important data before making any significant changes to your system to avoid any potential data loss.