Change file allocation unit size without format

Is it possible to change a hard drive's file allocation unit size without formatting or at least not lose files?


Solution 1:

There are third party partition managers that allow you to change the cluster size without reformatting. One example is the MiniTool Partition Wizard (all non-free versions):

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Be aware that all changes to a partition might corrupt the data. Backing up the important files is always a good idea.