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How can I read and write an ntfs drive on Mac?
Writing to NTFS is not supported by Mac natively. You have to install file system library to enable this feature. Here is one good example to let you copy files to NTFS drive on any Mac:
https://www.appleinsidez.com/read-write-ntfs-drive-on-mac
Let me know if you need more assistance on this.
Using Boot Camp is a popular method for Mac users to install and run the Windows operating system on their machines. Doing so allows Mac users to enjoy the full functionality of Windows, including full support to read and write NTFS drive on Mac.
When you install Windows on a Mac through Boot Camp, you are actually running Windows directly on the hardware, which is no different from running Windows on any ordinary PC. Therefore, all the functions that Windows natively supports, including full read and write support for NTFS, can be used on a Mac through Boot Camp.
The steps of this method mainly include:
Install Boot Camp:
Using the Mac's built-in Boot Camp Assistant, you can partition your hard drive to reserve space for the Windows system.
Install Windows:
Through the Boot Camp Assistant, you need to prepare a Windows installation disk or ISO file and follow the instructions to install the Windows system.
Switch systems:
After the installation is complete, you can choose to boot the MacOS or Windows system at startup. In the Windows system, your Mac is like a standard Windows computer, which can freely access and write to the NTFS drive connected to the computer.
The benefit of using Boot Camp is that you can take full advantage of the functions of Windows, including a variety of professional software and games. However, this method requires restarting your Mac to switch operating systems, which may not be as convenient and quick as virtual machine software (such as Parallels Desktop).