Can't read MS-DOS files on Ext HD.

[Big Stevie]

Looking for some help please as Im struggling to open files on my MS-DOS formatted external HD.

Many months ago I copied a number of family camcorder files onto the ext HD so that I could view them on both my PS3 and Macbook Pro 2012, the HD has since been in storage.

Today I connected my HD to my Macbook (Mavericks) and tried to open one of the files, but couldn't. I had always thought that MS-DOS worked on both Mac & PS3?

Heres some screenshots...

External HD info...

The video files...

Failure message...

 

[old-wiz]

it's not a question of ms-dos files, it's finding the application to read the files.

look up reading .mts for mac on google.

 

[MacUser2525]

VLC will play .mts files.

 

[sliceoftoast]

As Suggested do you have VLC installed? You can download it from here

 

[Big Stevie]

VLC has saved the day, thanks for the help. Embarrassingly easy in fact😱

 

[MacUser2525]

VLC has saved the day

As it has many times when dealing with vendor lock in/not invented here syndrome in various operating systems..

 

[sliceoftoast]

If you notice too, the VLC icon will have a christmas hat on it around this time of the year 🙂

Good to hear you got it sorted

 

[Big Stevie]

If you notice too, the VLC icon will have a christmas hat on it around this time of the year 🙂

Good to hear you got it sorted

Your right, it has its hat on😀

Thanks for the help🙂