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The Microsoft Windows file system (NTFS) is not compatible with macOS, which means that files and folders stored on Windows-powered devices cannot be accessed directly by macOS. However, there are some ways to workaround this issue and enable NTFS for Mac. This article will provide solutions and workarounds to common NTFS for Mac issues.
Solution 1: Use Finder's "Show in Finder" Feature
When trying to access an NTFS-formatted drive, you can use Finder's "Show in Finder" feature to access the file or folder. Follow these steps:
1. Open the file or folder you want to access.
2. Right-click the file or folder and select "Get Info" from the menu.
3. In the "Get Info" window, click the "Options..." button at the bottom of the window.
4. Check the "Show in Finder only" box and click "Apply" to save the changes.
Solution 2: Use the Free Finder Add-on: "NTFS for Finder"
NTFS for Finder is an optional Finder add-on that enables you to access NTFS-formatted drives directly from Finder. To install and use the add-on, follow these steps:
1. Download and install NTFS for Finder from the official website: https://www.ntfsforfinder.com/download
2. Reopen Finder and look for the new "NTFS" option in the "File Options" menu.
3. Select the NTFS-formatted drive and drag the file or folder you want to access to the Finder window.
Workaround 3: Use a Third-party Utility: "Disk Utility"
Disk Utility is a built-in utility in macOS that allows you to format drives with NTFS file system. Follow these steps:
1. Open Disk Utility from the "Utilities" folder within the Applications folder.
2. Connect the NTFS-formatted drive to your Mac using a USB cable or wirelessly.
3. Select the drive in the Disk Utility window and click the "Format" button.
4. Select "MS-DOS (FAT32)" as the file system and click "Continue".
5. Enter a name for the drive and click "Format" to begin the formatting process.
Although NTFS for Mac is not directly supported by macOS, there are several solutions and workarounds available to enable access to NTFS-formatted drives. Using one of the methods mentioned in this article, you can access files and folders stored on NTFS-formatted drives and synchronize data between Windows and macOS devices.