Is there a method of getting a partition NOT to mount at startup? Thanks.
L latrapeze macrumors newbie Original poster Nov 22, 2004 22 0 Dec 5, 2004 #1 Is there a method of getting a partition NOT to mount at startup? Thanks.
ravenvii macrumors 604 Mar 17, 2004 7,585 492 Melenkurion Skyweir Dec 5, 2004 #2 Heh, that would be a nice way to hide your files. Have it not mount at startup, and when you want to access it, mount it through a terminal command. (Sorry I don't know how to do it either)
Heh, that would be a nice way to hide your files. Have it not mount at startup, and when you want to access it, mount it through a terminal command. (Sorry I don't know how to do it either)
jeremy.king macrumors 603 Jul 23, 2002 5,479 1 Holly Springs, NC Dec 6, 2004 #3 I take no responsibility and warn that you back up any files you modify. but you may be able to edit your /etc/fstab file. you will need sudo or root permissions to do so. Add a "#" in front of the line that shows the partition you wish to "hide" for more on fstab see http://ezine.daemonnews.org/200402/fstab.html
I take no responsibility and warn that you back up any files you modify. but you may be able to edit your /etc/fstab file. you will need sudo or root permissions to do so. Add a "#" in front of the line that shows the partition you wish to "hide" for more on fstab see http://ezine.daemonnews.org/200402/fstab.html