[simon_shaft]

When i tried to write "paste" some files on my external hard disk, it states that I did not have the permission to write on it and when I check on the properties and tried to check on the "write" box, it states that I could not enable it because it is read-only. How do I change permission/change the status so I can write on my external hard disk?

Edited by simon_shaft, 16 March 2007 - 04:32 AM.

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The change mod (chmod) function is where you should start.

chmod tutorial:

http://catcode.com/teachmod/

[thenotch]

The change mod (chmod) function is where you should start.

chmod tutorial:

http://catcode.com/teachmod/

[Chicken mania]

Note: this only applies if you have an NTFS file system on your hard disk.

Then you will need ntfs-3g to read and write internal as well as external drives in Ubuntu. Depending on what version of Ubuntu you're using, the procedure might be a bit different.

Try following this guide and see if it works.

http://ubuntuforums....ght=ntfs-config

Edited by Chicken mania, 08 April 2007 - 03:59 AM.

[ditto]

this happens when i try to use my external harddrive. I notice that there is a "lock" symbol on the folder name. Just right click and change permissions.