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Supporting ext2/3/4, btrfs, reiserfs and similar file systems from Windows.

Supporting ext2/3/4, btrfs, reiserfs and similar file systems from Windows.

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bubalu529
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03-25-2021, 01:02 PM
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Hello, I'm trying to switch between Windows and Linux for different reasons. Accessing data from my Linux and BSD partitions in Windows is frustrating because each reboot feels like a hassle. I want to be able to read and write between the two without constantly copying files. Most drives I use are EXT4, but some older systems have BTRFS or ReiserFS that I might need later. What’s the best method to view this information from within Windows?
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bubalu529
03-25-2021, 01:02 PM #1

Hello, I'm trying to switch between Windows and Linux for different reasons. Accessing data from my Linux and BSD partitions in Windows is frustrating because each reboot feels like a hassle. I want to be able to read and write between the two without constantly copying files. Most drives I use are EXT4, but some older systems have BTRFS or ReiserFS that I might need later. What’s the best method to view this information from within Windows?

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03-25-2021, 08:54 PM
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It should work, but Windows can't reach Linux or Mac partitions naturally. You might need to adjust your Linux partition layout so Windows can read it, or create a new partition that mimics the D:\ drive to retain your needed files in Windows. These are essentially your only choices.
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avi15
03-25-2021, 08:54 PM #2

It should work, but Windows can't reach Linux or Mac partitions naturally. You might need to adjust your Linux partition layout so Windows can read it, or create a new partition that mimics the D:\ drive to retain your needed files in Windows. These are essentially your only choices.

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03-26-2021, 04:10 AM
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This guide could be helpful. The article discusses accessing Linux partitions from Windows, though it may not cover Btrfs or other systems.
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Tico_32
03-26-2021, 04:10 AM #3

This guide could be helpful. The article discusses accessing Linux partitions from Windows, though it may not cover Btrfs or other systems.

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03-26-2021, 05:29 AM
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That's correct. Earlier, I was attempting to attach a Linux storage device to a Windows machine and encountered difficulties with an unusual file system.
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pooh_bear6
03-26-2021, 05:29 AM #4

That's correct. Earlier, I was attempting to attach a Linux storage device to a Windows machine and encountered difficulties with an unusual file system.

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