Ubuntu :: Convert External Harddrive From Fat32 To NTFS?
Apr 11, 20111. Is this possible without loosing the data on the external harddrive?
2. How is it done?
3. WIll I be able to read and write on both Ubuntu and OS X 10.6? (like I can now)
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DomU # mount /mnt/iomega
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Steps taken to reach the error:
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Dom0 # xm block-attach DomU phy:/dev/sdd xvdc r
2. I installed fuse and fuse-ntfs-3g in the DomU.I turned off SELinux (Though I don't think this is an issue)
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Permissive
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I am trying to live without windows. I know i can't for more few months as there is problem in every step for me.
Now i have both os running perfectly and boot menu appearing perfectly.
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##1 Is it ok if i reformat it in windows 7 and change to NTFS?
##2 Does it creates problem in GRUB boot menu?
##3 Is there any way to do this from Linux without any problem?
##4 Is there any way to change FAT32 into NTFS without affecting GRUB?
I'm tired by installing again and again. I don't want any more trouble for next 1 month.
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[code]....
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