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10-29-2011, 07:01 AM
I just got a 500 GB external hard drive, when plugging it to my Macbook Pro ( Lion OS ), it showed that the HD is Windows NTFS format . Should i leave it like this or should i format it to another format ? I usualy transfer files larger than 4 GB, and might use the HD on windows also. Thanks ,,, |
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10-29-2011, 07:37 AM
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10-29-2011, 07:40 AM
But OSX can only read NTFS formatted disks, in that case you have 2 options PARAGON Software Group - NTFS for Mac, communication channel between Mac OS X and Windows $20 NTFS-3G for Mac OS X Although the drive may come with OSX drivers for NTFS |
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10-29-2011, 08:19 AM
louishen ... What i understand now is that since the new external HD is working i don't need any app. One more thing, is it possible to partition the NTFS external HD ? Thanks for the reply |
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10-29-2011, 09:26 AM
As for partitioning it, yes, but you will have to do it on a Windows machine. Try my custom Mac Forums Search Engine: Mac Forums Google Search Please use the reputation system if you consider any help given useful (it's the little ✓/✘ on the left <---) |
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10-29-2011, 10:22 AM
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You'll have access to Partitioning and formatting as NTFS from within Disk Utility. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. |
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10-29-2011, 10:56 AM
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10-29-2011, 11:16 AM
I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. |
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