Paragon NTFS for Mac vs Tuxera NTFS for Mac

VortexMK · Feb 5, 2013, 05:19 PM

I bought 1 TB WD My Passport external Hard Drive on which I've copied all files I need form my PC. I'll copy those files to iMac when it arrives (for two weeks) and after that, this external hdd will serve me as a back up disk (but also for file exchange with other PCs and iMacs). External HDD is now formatted in NTFS and I know Mac OS X can read, but can't write on NTFS disks. Which software to use for this purpose?

"Paragon NTFS for Mac" or "Tuxera NTFS for Mac"?
Links:
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/
http://www.tuxera.com/products/tuxera-ntfs-for-mac/

Is this software safe for system? Do they cause system instability?

Thanks!

phoenixsan · Feb 5, 2013, 05:45 PM

I dont know about it, but Paragon NTFS I know and use it when the ocasional Windows drive comes to me. No problems in the machine when this is installed.....

Only thing is to check compatibility with your current OS/hardware. In the time I bought it, one can download a demo/trial. Maybe doing it is worth, I think....

VortexMK · Feb 6, 2013, 03:16 AM

Currently there is a version 10 of "Paragon NTFS fo Mac" and version 2012.3.4 of "Tuxera NTFS for Mac" and both support Mac OS X Mountain Lion.

designs216 · Feb 6, 2013, 04:57 AM

Paragon is the one I use and it has been seamless. There is also a freeware version of the Tuxera offering called NTFS-3G that might be OK for occasional use.

VortexMK · Feb 6, 2013, 05:17 AM

OK! Thanks!

I found this free tool also:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ntfsfree/

Feb 5, 2013, 05:19 PM	#1
VortexMK macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013	Paragon NTFS for Mac vs Tuxera NTFS for Mac I bought 1 TB WD My Passport external Hard Drive on which I've copied all files I need form my PC. I'll copy those files to iMac when it arrives (for two weeks) and after that, this external hdd will serve me as a back up disk (but also for file exchange with other PCs and iMacs). External HDD is now formatted in NTFS and I know Mac OS X can read, but can't write on NTFS disks. Which software to use for this purpose? "Paragon NTFS for Mac" or "Tuxera NTFS for Mac"? Links: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/ http://www.tuxera.com/products/tuxera-ntfs-for-mac/ Is this software safe for system? Do they cause system instability? Thanks!
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Feb 5, 2013, 05:45 PM	#2
phoenixsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	Tuxera..... I dont know about it, but Paragon NTFS I know and use it when the ocasional Windows drive comes to me. No problems in the machine when this is installed..... Only thing is to check compatibility with your current OS/hardware. In the time I bought it, one can download a demo/trial. Maybe doing it is worth, I think.... __________________ Mac Pro 2010 3.06 Westmere version, 12 Core 64 GB RAM, 4 TB , iPhone 5 (black)
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Feb 6, 2013, 03:16 AM	#3
VortexMK Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013	Currently there is a version 10 of "Paragon NTFS fo Mac" and version 2012.3.4 of "Tuxera NTFS for Mac" and both support Mac OS X Mountain Lion.
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Feb 6, 2013, 04:57 AM	#4
designs216 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: On the way to M-83	Paragon is the one I use and it has been seamless. There is also a freeware version of the Tuxera offering called NTFS-3G that might be OK for occasional use.
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Feb 6, 2013, 05:17 AM	#5
VortexMK Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013	OK! Thanks! I found this free tool also: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ntfsfree/
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