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need help with external HD "activation" after changing HD on macbook pro
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05-26-2011, 05:34 AM
im not computer "savvy" so i need simple explanation to my problem i had macbook pro 160GB..i just changed the HD to 500GB..i bought a seagate HDD..i changed this ok and installed operating system/applications..everything ok however..i used before an external HDD to just transfer my movies/music to keep copy..its a seagate freeagent goflex 500GB..i could just drag the movies to numerous files on the external hdd and it copied them no problem now..with the new HDD installed the seagate goflex will not work 100%..i can transfer movies to itunes but i cannot add anymore movies/music to the external drive anymore..it says " cannot transfer because this folder cannot be modified"..in other words there is a block on transferring anything to the external HDD what can i do to once again "activate" the seagate goflex to accept documents help appreciated if you know..in simple terms..step by step thanks |
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05-26-2011, 05:57 AM
You probably used to have an NTFS driver installed but you haven't re-installed one since the rebuild. I'd recommend Paragon NTFS personally. Though there are alternatives: http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-...ml#post1199588 External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post |
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