Problem to mount NTFS partition

ferrouswong · 04-18-2005, 02:03 PM

hi all,

I'm a newbie, just install Red Hat 9 on my computer.

I've get problem to mount the /dev/hda1 - NTFS partition, while I try to do that, I get the error message "fs type ntfs not supported by kernel".

Pls help and tell me how to accomplish it!

Thanks a lot!

bigrigdriver · 04-18-2005, 02:35 PM

Open your file manager and go to /usr/src/redhat. Look for a hidden file called .config. Open that file and scroll down to the section labeled '#Fle systems'. Scroll down and look for 'CONFIG_NTFS_FS=m' or 'CONFIG_NTFS_FS=y'. If you see that, ntfs support is compiled into the kernel, or as a module, and your problem lies elsewhere. If the line reads 'CONFIG_NTFS_FS is not set', then you will have to reconfigure and recompile the kernel.

michaelk · 04-18-2005, 04:35 PM

NTFS support is not included in the default kernel. You do not have to recompile the kernel. Just install the following RPM. BTW this is read only support.

http://linux-ntfs.sourceforge.net/rpm/redhat9.html

FYI You will probably find answers to your questions faster if you search the website first.

ferrouswong · 04-19-2005, 02:15 PM

Thanks, michaelk!

It works after install the RPM.