USB Hard Drive Permissions Problem?

[DrTorque]

Hello,


I wanted to move some files from my notebook to my windows desktop. So I plugged in a friend's external USB Hard drive (Seagate 1 TB, NTFS formatted). And I'm unable to write anything to the disk, the pointer turns into a prohibition symbol when I try to drag and drop files onto the disk. I am running 10.6.8 on a 15" early 2011 macbook pro. I have MacFuse installed. Disk Utility says my write status is Read/Write, but get info says I have only Read permission, and I'm not able to change that. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Damo01]

Mac OS X can't read and write natively without installing some third party that enable Mac OS X to read and write like NTFS -3G or paragon .

 

[DrTorque]

Yes, I am aware of that - and I have MacFuse installed. And writing to NTFS volumes is supposed to be one of its capabilities, I reckon.

 

[GGJstudios]

I wanted to move some files from my notebook to my windows desktop. So I plugged in a friend's external USB Hard drive (Seagate 1 TB, NTFS formatted). And I'm unable to write anything to the disk, the pointer turns into a prohibition symbol when I try to drag and drop files onto the disk. I am running 10.6.8 on a 15" early 2011 macbook pro. I have MacFuse installed. Disk Utility says my write status is Read/Write, but get info says I have only Read permission, and I'm not able to change that. Any ideas?

Make sure you're running the appropriate software for the OS you're running (64-bit vs 32-bit).

NTFS (Windows NT File System)

• Read/Write NTFS from native Windows.
• Read only NTFS from native Mac OS X
  [*]To Read/Write/Format NTFS from Mac OS X, here are some alternatives:
  • For Mac OS X 10.4 or later (32 or 64-bit), install Paragon (approx $20) (Best Choice for Lion)
  • For 32-bit Mac OS X, install NTFS-3G for Mac OS X (free) (does not work in 64-bit mode)
  • For 64-bit Snow Leopard, read this: MacFUSE for 64-bit Snow Leopard
  • Some have reported problems using Tuxera (approx $36).
  • Native NTFS support can be enabled in Snow Leopard and Lion, but is not advisable, due to instability.
• AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsule do not support NTFS
• Maximum file size: 16 TB
• Maximum volume size: 256TB
• You can use this format if you routinely share a drive with multiple Windows systems.

 

[Simplicated]

Mac OS X can't read and write natively without installing some third party that enable Mac OS X to read and write like NTFS -3G or paragon .

On an unrelated note, I saw this and my desire to get it was completely gone:


People still use Comic Sans...?

 

[GGJstudios]

On an unrelated note, I saw this and my desire to get it was completely gone:
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People still use Comic Sans...?

Yeah, I make all my software buying decisions based solely on the fonts used in their advertising!

 

[Mal]

Yes, I am aware of that - and I have MacFuse installed. And writing to NTFS volumes is supposed to be one of its capabilities, I reckon.

MacFuse does not enable NTFS writing, it is a requirement in order to use NTFS-3G. Make sure both are installed.

jW