Exploring a shared drive setup on a dual-boot system with two storage devices

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NJDcool
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03-27-2016, 12:51 AM

I recently swapped my DVD drive for a new one. My setup now includes Windows on a 500GB SSD and Linux Mint 18.3 running on a 1TB hard disk. I’ve managed to dual boot both OSes already. Now I need to create a partition on the 1TB Linux drive—ideally using NTFS—and share that space between the two systems for general use. I’ve already done this in Linux with GParted, but the new NTFS partition isn’t visible in Windows. I’ve attached a screenshot from Windows Disk Management. If anyone can assist, it would be greatly appreciated. I’m comfortable with Windows but just beginning to explore Linux.

NJDcool

03-27-2016, 12:51 AM #1

Cramie
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03-28-2016, 12:38 PM

Windows seems to treat other operating systems poorly. Likely you'll need to create a partition on the Windows drive, which should allow Mint to recognize it.

Cramie

03-28-2016, 12:38 PM #2

Windows seems to treat other operating systems poorly. Likely you'll need to create a partition on the Windows drive, which should allow Mint to recognize it.

tazman56
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03-30-2016, 12:18 AM

I’d like to steer clear of that issue. It seems Linux might erase both the boot and data partitions, which is why they don’t appear in the disk manager.

tazman56

03-30-2016, 12:18 AM #3

I’d like to steer clear of that issue. It seems Linux might erase both the boot and data partitions, which is why they don’t appear in the disk manager.

Zero_Sweet
Member

03-31-2016, 06:36 AM

Consider testing the approach. On Linux, create a partition for sharing but keep it unallocated. Then format it for Windows use.

Zero_Sweet

03-31-2016, 06:36 AM #4

Consider testing the approach. On Linux, create a partition for sharing but keep it unallocated. Then format it for Windows use.

Dantastic39
Junior Member

03-31-2016, 11:10 AM

Great suggestion, it functioned well. Appreciate the help!

Dantastic39

03-31-2016, 11:10 AM #5

Great suggestion, it functioned well. Appreciate the help!