accessing a file from windows into linux:

bhargava_mattur · 02-08-2008, 04:29 AM

i have dual boot in my system. how to access windows files when i log into the linux system?

prolfe · 02-08-2008, 04:34 AM

What types of filesytems are you using under windows?

NTFS? FAT?

It may be as simple as mounting the filesystem.
The following URL talks about this

http://www.linux-faqs.com/faq/misc/ntfs.php#3.1

pixellany · 02-08-2008, 07:39 AM

Most modern distros will access Windows (NTFS) partitions. You might need to mount the partition first.

I go the other way: All data is on ext3 partitions. For the rare occasion that I run Windows and need to access a file, I use the ext2fsd driver for Windows.

Loosewheel · 02-08-2008, 11:24 PM

With PCLinuxOS-2007, I just click: 'My Computer' > 'Storage Media' > and the partition that hold windows. It mounts, and I can access the files. (fact is I can even open files I can't with windows!)