Mac OS X - Writing to NTFS Drives
This document outlines how to install the NTFS-3G driver on Mac OS X systems. This driver allows for Mac OS X (version 10.4 and later) to write to NTFS formatted drives.
| Potential for data loss | CAUTION: Please make sure your important data is backed-up to Bucky Backup or an external storage device (such as a CD, DVD, or external hard drive) before attempting this procedure. DoIT assumes no liability for data loss that occurs as a result of this procedure. |
- Download the NTFS-3G driver for free from the SourceForge directory.
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After you have downloaded the driver, locate the file in your Downloads folder, and double-click it to then open the installation folder.
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In the new window that opens, double-click Install NTFS-3G to begin the installation process.
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When the installer's Welcome window opens, click Continue.
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After reading through the Software License Agreement, click Continue.
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Then click Agree in order to agree to the software license terms.
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Click Install at the bottom right corner.
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You will then be prompted to enter your administrator username and password. Enter that information before clicking OK.
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After the installation prompts are complete, click on Restart to reboot your computer and finish the installation.
