Can Windows in FAT32 format read files from a harddrive in NTFS format?

[weeeplop]

Can Windows in FAT32 format read files from a harddrive in NTFS format? Just a quick question. Sorry guys.

 

[Kadarin]

Windows NT/2000/XP, or Win98/ME?

If NT/2000/XP: Yes
If 98/ME: No

Hope this helps..

 

[weeeplop]

Arg.. both of these are in XP format.

 

[Kadarin]

Actually, I was guessing about XP (since it's based on the NT/2000 kernel, I'm assuming they've compiled NTFS support in..) BTW if I'm not mistaken, Linux has NTFS read and now maybe read/write support available (you may have to recompile the kernel, however).

 

[geekender]

Linux and Windows 9x both have 3rd party utilities that can read NTFS....the key is getting the correct permissions if memory serves.

 

[LiQiCE]

To access NTFS in Windows 9x/ME : Link (Unless you purchase it, access is Read Only)

You can also try:
Link .. Which is NTFS in DOS, again Read Only unless you purchase it

Here's another version of NTFS For DOS: Link

If you're using Windows NT/2000/XP they can all access NTFS partitions unless they're encrypted or you don't have the proper security rights to access it.

 

[Nitemare]

<< To access NTFS in Windows 9x/ME : Link (Unless you purchase it, access is Read Only)

You can also try:
Link .. Which is NTFS in DOS, again Read Only unless you purchase it

Here's another version of NTFS For DOS: Link

If you're using Windows NT/2000/XP they can all access NTFS partitions unless they're encrypted or you don't have the proper security rights to access it. >>



Did you have any permissions on the drive...like on the sharing or security tab?

Still think partition magic hosed it when it tried to create a partition...Partition Magic has a known history of doing this.

 

[MadRat]

NTFS Pro can do it from a DOS prompt. I'm sure they have 3rd party utilities that do it within Windows.

 

[AndyHui]

Please read the FAQ: Using FAT32 and NTFS on the same system.

That should answer all of your questions. If not, please read FAT32 vs NTFS.