Tuxera ntfs for mac how to#
Tuxera ntfs for mac install#

Tuxera ntfs for mac install#

Intel users only: Install the rEFIt boot manager for better control of the boot process.

Holding down the Option key during boot (or Alt for non-Apple keyboards).

It seems that this issue can't be solved, but only worked around since the Startup Disk preference pane doesn't recognize file system drivers that are not provided by Apple. Disabling or uninstalling ntfs-3g brings them back.

After installing ntfs-3g, all NTFS drives will disappear from the 'Startup Disk' preference pane.

If you are having problems with NTFS-3G, then please write a forum post explaining your problems in the Tuxera Forums (or post the question as a blog comment if you're just unsure of how things work).

Tuxera ntfs for mac how to#

Information on how to install and use NTFS-3G for Mac OS X can be found in the User Guide. The package has been tested with Mac OS X 10.4.11/PowerPC, Mac OS X 10.5.8/PowerPC and Mac OS X 10.6.4/Intel/64-bit Intel.

Mac OS X 10.4/10.5/10.6 (10.6 requires that you do not use the 64-bit kernel), running on an Intel or PowerPC computer.

The development of NTFS-3G for Mac OS X is funded by Tuxera Ltd. What's new since NTFS-3G for Mac OS X 2010.8.8: See your activation email for the address.

Bugfix: Resource fork handling didn't conform fully to Mac OS X's expectations, leading to buggy behaviour in some programs.Īll users are welcome to discuss any NTFS-3G or Tuxera NTFS-related issues on the Tuxera Support Forum.Ĭustomers are encouraged to use our email support address to report problems.Bugfix: The amount of free disk space wasn't updated properly in Finder at all times (affects Mac OS X 10.6).Change: The kernel portion of the driver has been further optimized for the 64-bit kernel (feedback is much appreciated).These characters are now replaced with Services for Mac mappings ( ). Feature: Implemented automatic translation of characters that Windows Explorer considers invalid.You can purchase a license for Tuxera NTFS for Mac in the Online Shop.Ĭhanges since Tuxera NTFS for Mac 2010.10: System requirements: A Mac (Intel or PowerPC) running Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6. The latest release candidate of Tuxera NTFS for Mac, our high performance commercial NTFS driver is now out!