ntfs sharing in linux with window

prakashbansal · 06-22-2010, 03:18 PM

I am using RHEL -5.1.and i m having XP and linux in dual boot.i want to access window ntfs partitions from linux.Plz suggest me whole method---
(which software i hav to download from internet and how to install in linux)

mostlyharmless · 06-22-2010, 03:25 PM

You can usually just mount the partition:

mount -t ntfs-3g /dev/sda1 /mnt/ntfs

where /dev/sda1 is your Windows ntfs partition and /mnt/ntfs is your mount point. If you get an error about ntfs-3g, then you can leave that part out and use the kernel's built in ntfs driver, though it'll probably not be read-write. Or you can download ntfs-3g if it isn't included in RHEL; it's pretty self explanatory.

deb1bhu · 06-22-2010, 05:07 PM

I don't know if RHEL support this commands or not, but you may give it a try.

Go to console and type "su" (without quotes)
give your root password and then type "yum install ntfs-config" (without quotes)

remember that your windows xp partition should be a NTFS one, other wise it will not work. Now go to System admin and you can see NTFS configuration tool

Configure as you wish.

jefro · 06-22-2010, 08:02 PM

It should be read mountable in with the old ntfs module. Simply mount it.

I am assuming that you are trying to access a windows partition from the same computer and not across a network.

prakashbansal · 06-23-2010, 09:59 AM

but which RPM or software i hav to install or download.it is asking for dependencies.and yum is also not configured on my laptop.i am usin linux and window on the same PC.

mostlyharmless · 06-23-2010, 12:04 PM

Did you try:

mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/ntfs

as jefro suggested? No other RPM needed to use the kernel's ntfs driver. If you want to install ntfs-3g, follow the directions at

http://www.tuxera.com/community/ntfs-3g-download/