Linux systems can't reach Windows files due to differing file structures and permissions.
Linux systems can't reach Windows files due to differing file structures and permissions.
HDD 1: boot disk with operating system, HDD 2: storage for movies, projects, music. The first had Windows 10, I switched to Linux Lubuntu. Recently, I connected my file drive to keep working on a project, but it shows an error about NTFS being inaccessible. I assumed Linux and Ubuntu support all Microsoft formats. Is my file locked? How do I get to my files? I tried using the GUI file manager, but it says NTFS isn’t available. Anyone experienced with this issue? Any advice or solutions would be appreciated.
NTFS might sometimes be tricky, so searching for a compatible driver is wise. Initially, I assumed it was installed without checking the proprietary options, but I believe open-source alternatives exist. Check out this guide: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Mounti...Partitions
Doesn't look like driver to me, on my Ubuntu 16.04 the NTFS utilities are included with the default desktop installation. I think your drive is just locked to your old Windows user. Read the man for ntfs-3g. I wont paste it here because I want you read the whole first page but these ntfs-3g options look promising for you:
It seems a bit involved. I recommend duplicating the drive and testing extensively. This ensures you can always restore your data if needed. Hope this assists! https://linuxpowerblog.wordpress.com/201...-to-linux/
I searched online for NTFS drivers for Linux but received suggestions that they’re already included in the kernel. I started my main desktop and attempted to access the drive again, which triggered an error similar to what others described. The discussion indicated that Windows wasn’t closing the system correctly. I ran the first recommended terminal command, which returned a list of options, but executing each command individually or together failed. I didn’t notice any issues with the drive name containing spaces, even when naming it "Video Hard Drive." When I tried the second command, it didn’t work because no folder existed. My priority was editing a video using clips from the current file drive, so I needed to identify which drive hosted the OS. I avoided formatting the old drive by only connecting the operating system drive to confirm it wasn’t overwritten. I’m certain I powered off the computer completely before disconnecting power and data from the hard drives. Some sources mentioned that newer Windows versions might not shut down fully, which could explain the problem.
NTFS includes security features that restrict access, which is why I suggested reviewing the ntfs-3g documentation earlier. If you're using Windows 8 or newer on this device, ensure fast boot is disabled since it leads to a non-clean shutdown and locks the filesystem.