Can't Create Folder and Copy File in External Drive

Hi, i can’t create folder and copy file in external drive, how can i solve it?

  • What filesystem do you use ?
  • How do you mount it ?

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Indeed! :wink:

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The external disk is Seagate Expansion Drive with ntfs3 file system. I already auto-mounted it, when i insert the disk it gets auto-mounted.

If you cannot write to a ntfs formatted device - it is often caused by an improper unmount when last accessed using Windows.

Boot to Windows - mount the device the use safe eject from explorer.

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