F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Securely attach the run/media drive for long-term use.

Securely attach the run/media drive for long-term use.

Securely attach the run/media drive for long-term use.

C
CryptoxYT
Junior Member
48
07-25-2023, 06:00 AM
#1
I'm experiencing an issue where Steam loses access to my second drive. I've assigned the secondary Steam library folder to that drive, but it doesn't recognize it as a library. I need to manually add it as a new location, and Steam should detect the second drive as an external. I found some guides on mounting the drive permanently, but none explain this specific setup. If anyone has a resource or tips on this, it would be really helpful. Also, I'm using Manjaro XFCE with Thunar.
C
CryptoxYT
07-25-2023, 06:00 AM #1

I'm experiencing an issue where Steam loses access to my second drive. I've assigned the secondary Steam library folder to that drive, but it doesn't recognize it as a library. I need to manually add it as a new location, and Steam should detect the second drive as an external. I found some guides on mounting the drive permanently, but none explain this specific setup. If anyone has a resource or tips on this, it would be really helpful. Also, I'm using Manjaro XFCE with Thunar.

B
BobDerMaurer
Member
176
07-26-2023, 06:31 PM
#2
Visit the Fstab documentation page for guidance on adding entries.
B
BobDerMaurer
07-26-2023, 06:31 PM #2

Visit the Fstab documentation page for guidance on adding entries.

K
Kubninjan
Senior Member
389
07-26-2023, 08:04 PM
#3
You can also utilize Gnome Disk Utility. Choose the partition you wish to mount. Click the gear icon and choose "edit mount options." Check the box for mounting at system startup. If your NTFS partition is intended for a Steam library, you may need to manually configure the filesystem as ntfs-3g.
K
Kubninjan
07-26-2023, 08:04 PM #3

You can also utilize Gnome Disk Utility. Choose the partition you wish to mount. Click the gear icon and choose "edit mount options." Check the box for mounting at system startup. If your NTFS partition is intended for a Steam library, you may need to manually configure the filesystem as ntfs-3g.

M
Maxdog_10
Junior Member
14
07-26-2023, 08:44 PM
#4
This was one of the items I discovered, though the instructions were quite challenging to follow. It seems that making mistakes here can lead to serious problems. EDIT: I previously had to perform a chroot from a USB drive to resolve some issues.
M
Maxdog_10
07-26-2023, 08:44 PM #4

This was one of the items I discovered, though the instructions were quite challenging to follow. It seems that making mistakes here can lead to serious problems. EDIT: I previously had to perform a chroot from a USB drive to resolve some issues.

C
Creeperson3rd
Member
81
08-16-2023, 04:22 AM
#5
The Gnome Disk Utility appears to be disabled for all functions, possibly due to not using Gnome. The partition type is ext4.
C
Creeperson3rd
08-16-2023, 04:22 AM #5

The Gnome Disk Utility appears to be disabled for all functions, possibly due to not using Gnome. The partition type is ext4.

M
MurdleMuffin
Junior Member
48
08-16-2023, 06:55 AM
#6
It shouldn't be an issue using it with KDE, Sway and i3. Could you provide a screenshot? Also, please back up the original fstab file so you can restore it if needed.
M
MurdleMuffin
08-16-2023, 06:55 AM #6

It shouldn't be an issue using it with KDE, Sway and i3. Could you provide a screenshot? Also, please back up the original fstab file so you can restore it if needed.

X
xXJay_BugXx
Senior Member
559
08-23-2023, 12:18 PM
#7
Screenshot captured
X
xXJay_BugXx
08-23-2023, 12:18 PM #7

Screenshot captured

C
C1a_y
Junior Member
4
08-23-2023, 05:21 PM
#8
Select the desired partition for mounting.
C
C1a_y
08-23-2023, 05:21 PM #8

Select the desired partition for mounting.

X
xPiggy_
Junior Member
21
08-24-2023, 02:19 AM
#9
It was already installed when the system started.
X
xPiggy_
08-24-2023, 02:19 AM #9

It was already installed when the system started.