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I'm trying to decide whether to get a Mac Book Pro or a PC. The answers to this question could effect my decision. I have 2 NTFS external hard drives I've been using with my old Windows XP machine. One is my main external drive and the other one is for backup only. I have read that the Mac does have read-only support for NTFS but I'm not sure if this is true. If the Mac can read my hard drives, what I want to do is to reformat my main drive for use with the Mac and copy everything from my backup drive to the SSD on the Mac, then reformat my backup drive for Mac use.
Is this possible, and if not, how much would the software cost that will either allow the Mac to read and write to my NTFS drives, or convert my drives to whatever format the Mac uses? Forum:. User Options.
or to post comments. Paragon makes a read and write NTFS driver, but it's not free and I haven't tried it personally though I heard success stories. Yes, you can read NTFS drives on OS X, so you can copy your files off. If you then want to reformat the drive, you can either format it as HFS, which is the native OS X filesystem, which won't be readable on Windows, or ExFat, which should be readable and writeable by just about anything - OS X, windows XP with service pack 3 or newer. THat's probably your best option if you want a drive that you can use with both operating systems. ExFat is an updated version of FAT32, so it doesn't have some of its annoying limits like the max file size being 4GB. or to post comments #3 I advocate not using paragon Submitted by Nathan Stocking on 20 February, 2016.
I have had some extremely bad experiences with paragon software thus far. I obtained their bootcamp backup solution last year, and used it regularly to backup my windows drive. This was great, as my hard disk failed several months later.
However, while trying to restore my data, the process did not function. I could extract my files from paragon's proprietary format, but my more standard file backup had already gotten those. The benefit of sector-for-sector backup was ineffective, and the data could not be restored in a bootable manner. Furthermore, bootcamp backup could not be installed on El Capitan, and when I attempted a hack to do so the program crashed taking most of the OS with it. Therefore, I would advocate using a different system for accessing your NTFS drives. or to post comments #4 Tuxera NTFS for Mac Submitted by Raul on 21 February, 2016.
Thanks to everyone who replied to this thread. I decided yesterday to go with a Mac Book Pro. I couldn't find any PC that had all the specs that the Mac I'm getting does. I'm going to be working with a whole lot of audio, so the Mac seems to be the best solution.
I'll probably reformat my drives on Sunday, which is the day I back everything up every week. The particular Mac Book Pro I'm getting has to be ordered, so it will probably take a week or so for it to come in. or to post comments #9 hi which mackbook are you Submitted by jaan ali on 27 February, 2016.
IRVINE, CA and NAGOYA, JAPAN-(Marketwire - Jul 11, 2012) - Cross-platform software developer today announced that Buffalo Inc. Selected Paragon Software's for embedding into Buffalo's next generation of Smart Box product lines. Paragon's NTFS for Android driver allows consumers to attach their NTFS (Windows®) formatted USB Key or Hard Drive to the Smart Box and now with Paragon's exFAT for Android driver also included, consumers can get the full utility of the new high capacity exFAT-formatted SDXC cards in the Smart Box. 'Paragon has been a strong partner for Buffalo; their first-class OEM support as well as the superior performance and features of their technology are key reasons we have chosen PSG for our Smart Box project,' said Kentaro Odaka, General Manager of Product Development Div. 'This expansion of our partnership provides the tools necessary for our customers to access and enjoy digital content on a variety of devices.'
Paragon's drivers offer superior management of file system integrity, fast mount speed, comprehensive data protection, powerful file system check and repair utilities, and strong journaling capabilities. Paragon's proprietary replay journal feature protects a consumer's data on a USB HDD or SDXC card when unsafely removed from a Smart Box, TV, or Monitor. Without this feature there is a high potential that the file system on their USB HDD or SDXC card could become unrecognizable to Windows and cause data loss.
'We are very excited about extending our partnership with Buffalo to include our latest Universal File System Driver (UFSD) offerings - including exFAT for Android,' said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group. 'This partnership will provide the very best experience for end users as they are now able to view, modify and save content regardless of the type of storage medium utilized.' Paragon's driver technology enables any device on the network, from tablets to smartphones to servers, PCs and workstations, regardless of their operating system, to communicate and share files. For over 10 years now, Paragon UFSD technology has been providing operating systems and embedded kernels (Android, Linux, Windows, Mac, ThreadX, VxWorks, eCos, etc.) with access to file systems (exFAT, NTFS, HFS+, Ext, etc) that normally would not be fully supported. Beyond access, Paragon's UFSD technology provides the highest data throughput speeds possible - equivalent to, or exceeding, native performance.
This is especially important for flawless recording and playback of High-Definition, Blu-ray quality movies and videos. About Buffalo Inc.
Buffalo Inc., based in Nagoya, Japan, is a leading global manufacturer of award-winning networking, memory, storage, multi-media, LCD and other computer peripheral solutions for the home and small business markets as well as for system builders and integrators. With over three decades of computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology. For more information about Buffalo and its products, please visit. About Paragon Software Group Paragon Software Group is an innovative software developer focused on two dynamic growth markets - data storage and mobile productivity. The company's comprehensive product line for the data storage market addresses the needs of data security, storage and management for PCs, servers and networks.
A second portfolio of products focuses on mobile productivity applications for handheld devices. Founded in 1994, Paragon Software has offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, Poland and Russia delivering its solutions to consumers, small business and enterprise clients worldwide through a network of Value Added Resellers, distributors and OEMs as well as online through the company website. Paragon Software provides technology to a host of world class companies and partners including Cisco, Dell, HP, WD, ASUS, Seagate, LG, Logitech, Buffalo, Acer, Iomega, Siemens, Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, and more. For more information please visit the company website at. Paragon Software is a trademark of Paragon Software Group. Buffalo is a trademark of Buffalo Inc.
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