Can't mount Windows XP partition
 

I have tried the usual method to mount my ntfs partition (winxp) but it tells me the filesystem doesn't exist!!

Any ideas?

hi there
#lsmod
does it gives u the module ntfs

post the exact eror u get
i think u need linux NTFS support from sourceforge.net
or u need to recompile ur kernel
regards
gaurav

hi there
#lsmod
does it gives u the module ntfs

post the exact eror u get
i think u need linux NTFS support from sourceforge.net
or u need to recompile ur kernel
regards
gaurav

yeah thanks - I figured that out last night and downloaded the filesystem driver, but here's another question....

I can now access winxp via root but not via my own account

and...

If I log in as root and try and change the file sharing options via KDE (right-click-properties) it gives me an error saying it couldn't change the attributes!

How can this b fixed?

hi there

how do u access u r winxp partiton from other account
post the error u recd.

also what fileshaing option do u wish to change

regards

OK - I'll try and explain as best I can....

This is how I setup the link,

1. run terminal
2. logon as root (su -)
3. mkdir /mnt/winxp
4. mount -t ntfs /dev/hda1 /mnt/winxp
5. added the following to /etc/fstab - /dev/hda1 /mnt/winxp ntfs defaults 0 0

Now I this works fine if I'm logged in as root - eg. I can access my windows files OK.
But if I'm logged in as hayden the file in Konq has a padlock on it and It says in the console that I don't have enough permission to assess winxp.

If I log in as root and try and change the permissions for the file winxp using konq it says soimething like the "attributes for the file cannot be changed". Sorry I cant remember the exact wording because I have to reboot to windows to access the net (this will b the next issue as I have a laptop with a win modem! :cry: )

Anyway any help appreciated.
Cheers

hi there

i tried the same procedure
and the it allowed me to change the file permissions of my ntfs drive

i have ntfs support after i have compiled my kernel/not from sourceforge.net
can that make a difference????? may be

regards
gaurav

Hi I had the same problem but i was able to fix it by adding it to the fstab.

its better to mount ur windows partition by adding it in the fstab and use UMASK to give read permissions to all users and prevent writing into NTFS

I can post you my fstab later today

hi

i mount my win XP ntfs partion on demand only i.e.only when i require it

because i do not want to play with the system files from windows or from linux

so i try to be on the safer side
if u have other data on ur NFS drove then it would be good to mount it through /etc/fstab file

regards

thanks for the advice all.

i fixed it by adding the umask command to the fstab. also masand, the ntfs filesystem is read only via linux so there is no worry about damaging anything.

hi

the NTFS support in 2.6 kernel provides write support also!!!!

also this write support is limited to just editing the files there, not cretaing any new files....

regards

Yep
There is write support in the new kernel ,but i dont think its wise to play with it, Its always better to create FAT32 partiton in Windows and mount it in linux,SO that you can read and write in both OS, (Like i do).

The files you edit must also remain the exact same size, so basically write support is very limited.

Mounting XP
 

Could someone explain the mounting procedure for XP (NTFS) I think I know how to mount but am not sure what the "FSTAB" is? I am not quite a newbie anymore but still learning.

Thanks
Rick

For instance, how would I do the following:

5. added the following to /etc/fstab - /dev/hda1 /mnt/winxp ntfs defaults 0 0

hi there

open ur /etc/stab filke i any editor,say using VI we have

vi /etc/fstab


then add up the line

/dev/hda1 /mnt/winxp ntfs defaults 0 0
a the end
and after u reboot this setting will take effect

regards