Is there any way to write data of an external hard drive on mac without formatting?
Are you having NTFS formatted Extetnal Hard disk. Default Mac will only allow you to copy data from Hard drive not allow to paste data in it. You can use 3rd party soft they give access of write also. 1. Tuxera ntfs 2. Paragon ntfs for mac ( Preferred Tuxera trial version will solve your purpose )
How can I write on an NTFS file system external hard drive using Mac OS Sierra?
The best way to write on an NTFS format external drive is to use Paragon NTFS for Mac software.It’s safe and simple.Paragon NTFS for Mac® 14 - Download demo/trialFor more info, visit this link:http://www.howtogeek.com/236055/...
How to copy files from my mac hard drive to my WD Passport external hard drive?
I am a new Mac user so I might just be doing something wrong, but I cannot seem to copy files from my mac and paste them onto my hard drive (WD PAssport). I can read files from it and I can transfer them to my desktop but that is it, I cannot put anything onto it from my Mac. I just dont have the paste option when I right click and when I drag the files to my hard drive it just shows a little red circle with a line through. When I bought the hard drive I specifically asked wether its compatible with Mac and they said that it was.
How can I transfer (copy/paste) files from a MacBook Air to NTFS external hard disk drives?
This method is easier for engineers/programmers. Others, it may be a bit hard to understand.Usually we face this problem when we are using a hard-disk between a windows computer and Mac. It may be for transferring huge files, or collecting movies from a friend. Some people have suggested formatting the Hard-disk in FAT32 so it is supported by both Windows and Mac, but FAT32 has lower file size limit. If you want to transfer huge files, then this is not an option. Also, if you have some data in Hard-disk then you can’t format it to FAT32 unless you delete all the data.Well, there are some softwares available for Mac, who can be used for this purpose. But, most of them or paid or have a limited trial period. Once it expires, you’ll need to search for other softwares. There is a simple option, which is free and is one time setup.Install VirtualBox or VMware Fusion on your Mac.Download any linux distribution like Ubuntu (its free). Create a Ubuntu VM on VirtualBox or VMware Fusion.Create a Shared Folder between Mac and Ubuntu.Copy/Move the files you want to copy to your Hard-disk to this Shared Folder.Now connect the Hard-disk to your Mac. VirtualBox or VMware Fusion asks if you want to connect the Hard-disk to Mac or Ubuntu VM. Select Ubuntu.Now open Ubuntu. You’ll be able to see the files in Shared Folder as well as your Hard-disk. Copy those files to your Hard-disk. Done!Although, setting up Ubuntu VM is a time-taking process, it is one time effort. Also, there are a wide range of open-source(free) softwares for Ubuntu which are paid for Mac and Windows.
Why is it difficult to cut and paste files in Mac OS high sierra 10.12.5?
You can place a file in the clipboard by pressing Cmd + C with the file selected.You can copy it to a different folder by pressing Cmd + V there.You can move it to a different folder by pressing Cmd + Alt + V there.
How can I format an NTFS external hard drive so that I will be able to read or write files from a Mac and a PC?
The file system you want to use will be FAT32 or exFAT (instead of NTFS for PC and HFS+ for Mac). Fat32 has a file size limitation of 4GB (so HD movies would need to be split up), so exFAT is the recommended file system.To format your external hard drive in Windows:Plug in your external hard drive and make sure your computer sees the drive.Back up everything on your external hard drive, formatting will erase all the files on the drive.Open "My Computer".Right click the external hard drive, select "Format...".Under the "File System" tab, select "exFAT" (or FAT32 should exFAT not exist).(Optional) Rename the drive under "Volume Name".Select "Format".To format your external hard drive in Mac:Plug in your external hard drive.Back up everything on your external hard drive.Select "Go" from the desktop, then select "Utilities", and select "Disk Utility.Select the external hard drive from the left panel.Select the "Erase" button on the right.Under the "Volume Format" tab, select "exFAT" (or FAT32 or FAT).(Optional) Rename the drive in the "Name" field.Select "Erase".Hope that helps!