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How can I read and write an ntfs drive on Mac?
I recently encountered a problem when using a Mac computer, and I hope to get some help here. My problem is that I can't read and write NTFS drives on Mac. I know that the default setting of the 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.
To enable both read and write access to a drive on both macOS and Windows, you can format the drive to exFAT. exFAT is a file system that is compatible with both operating systems. Formatting the drive will erase all the data on it, so make sure to back up any important files!
Right-click on the drive and select Format. In the Format dialog box, choose exFAT from the File System dropdown menu. You can also set a name for the drive in the Volume Label field. Click OK to start the formatting process.
After formatting, connect the drive to your Mac. Access the Drive: The drive should now appear on your desktop or in Finder, and you should have full read and write access to it. By formatting your NTFS drive to exFAT, you enable seamless read and write operations on both macOS and Windows without the need for additional software or dual-booting.
Right-click on the drive and select Format. In the Format dialog box, choose exFAT from the File System dropdown menu. You can also set a name for the drive in the Volume Label field. Click OK to start the formatting process.
After formatting, connect the drive to your Mac. Access the Drive: The drive should now appear on your desktop or in Finder, and you should have full read and write access to it. By formatting your NTFS drive to exFAT, you enable seamless read and write operations on both macOS and Windows without the need for additional software or dual-booting.