“Hi, I recently ordered this hard drive and tried to connect to linux system. But it didn't work. It says "An error occurred while accessing 'easystore', the system responded: org.freedesktop.Hal.Device.Volume.UnknownFilesystemType: Unknown file 'ntfs'"”
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NTFS is a windows file system. It should read it though. But try reformatting it into a file system that works with Linux.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.linux might not know ntfs, format to ext or something like that
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi SooKyung, Please be informed that the WD Easystore External drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. We didn't check easystore device with linux operating system. Please refer to the link to know more about the drive: https://support-en.wd.com/app/products/product-detail/p/267-Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
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