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Jan152012

How can I obtain write permission using Mac OS X for files stored on my external hard drive?

AMEEN asks:

Recently, I got a Mac, and am having a problem using my external hard drive with NTFS.

I only have “permission” to read files on my external hard drive. I am not allowed to write or edit files on the hard drive when using Mac OS. The only solution I have found is to format the drive with the Mac OS.

Is there any easier option to change the drive’s “Sharing & Permissions”?

Tagged: external hard drive, file system, mac tips, ntfs, os x, read/write permission

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Anonymous January 15, 2012

The external drive is formatted in NTFS. Mac OS can read but not write to NTFS volumes.
NTFS for Mac® OS X 9.5
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/

My new external Mac drive is read-only. How can I fix it?http://www.askdavetaylor.com/external_mac_hard_drive_read-only_how_to_fix_it.html

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FIDELIS January 16, 2012

Hello, have you tried NTFS-3G?

http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/24481/ntfs-3g

Have a read of the following article. It refers to enabling native NTFS read/write if you are using snow leopard:

http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20090913140023382

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