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How can I access files in the windows partition using linux?

#1 Marbin

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Posted 08 October 2003 - 04:29 AM

I got Mandrake 9.1 on my desktop and I want to know if I can see folders and files in the windows partition, because Im tired of burning cds on windows and use them when linux is up.

#2 blueworm

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Posted 08 October 2003 - 02:07 PM

Mandrake should have mounted your windows partition at /mnt/windows_c
The mounting of these partitions is automated at boot, by /etc/fstab.
If for any obscure reason it is not mounting at boot you will need to mount manually. as root.

Code:

mount -t vfat /dev/hdaX /mnt/wherever

X = the partition number.

#3 Marbin

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Posted 09 October 2003 - 01:50 AM

I dont use the partition manager of mandrake I use Partition Magic 8.0 to make a space for linux.

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Posted 09 October 2003 - 02:45 PM

Open a console and type

Code:

ls /mnt/

Please post what you find...

#5 Marbin

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Posted 10 October 2003 - 06:16 AM

Dude thanks a lot for your time, I solve the problem, by going into de /mnt/ folder

Why so many CD drives, I only got three, a DVD rom, cd writter (both came with the Vaio) and a DVD writer (HP externat unit model dvd300e DVD+R/+RW)