Is there any way to use ntfs partition with linux?

Question

In my computer I have Installed XP and after that i installes Linux. Is there a way to use my other partitions with Linux. When I log on to linux it only shows the root partion. Please help me in this matter

Answer 1

Linux will read and you can transfer data to and from an NTFS partition, however Linux cannot be installed on a NTFS partition.



During installation the Linux Disc will automatically convert the partition.

Answer 2

If you are using Ubuntu Gutsy 7.10, I know it comes with ntfs-3g. In order to mount your partition you will need root access to establish a mount point.



You can try this as an example:

1. mount -t ntfs-3g /dev/hda1 /mnt

2. ls -la /mnt (and see what displays)



In line #1, you device name will vary. If it is the 1st partition on the 1st drive in your system, the device name will likely be /dev/sda1 or /dev/hda1 depending on hardware. If you receive no errors upon issuing the mount, you're good to go.



If that works, then you need to inform Linux to mount the partition everytime your system starts. Google fstab for how to set that up properly.



Good luck!



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Answer 3

If you are seeing the root partition, you messed up on the install. Anyway, a current version of probably all distros will give you access to ntfs. You may have to read up on how to enable and use it though.

Answer 4

Yes most linux distro's come with NTFS read (& write) capabilities. There's no simple answer unless you know your way around linux.... I'd suggest googling a linux tutorial, because command line skills will be required, as well as editing config files..

Answer 5

you can use the ntfs partition (generally in read-only mode) while in Linux, look here:



http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=linux+mount+ntfs+partition&btnG=Search