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.

Downloading the driver

The NTFS-3G driver can be freely downloaded here.

Installing the driver

  1. After you have downloaded the driver, double click on the file to open the installer folder.

  2. A new window should open. Double click on Install NTFS-3G.

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  3. The installer window should open. Click on Continue.

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  4. Click on Continue again and then click Agree to agree the Software License Agreement.

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  5. Click Install. You will need to enter your administrator user name and password.

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  6. After the installation completes, click on Restart to reboot your computer and finish the installation.

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