How to format drives on a Mac NTFS-three simple steps

It may not be easy to share data between a Mac running MacOS or OS X and a PC running Windows. By default, your Mac can only read files from an external hard disk in Windows format, not files. This prevents you from using your Mac to save, edit, copy, or delete any content stored on the drive. What is the reason behind this? Mac (HFS +) uses a different file system than the file system used in Windows (NTFS).

How to read NTFS files on a Mac

There is a really simple solution, but: your Mac needs only one driver. Tuxera NTFS for Mac is a full read-write NTFS driver that enables your Mac to read and write to NTFS-formatted drives. It also comes with Tuxera Disk Manager, a companion app that lets you format, check and repair NTFS drives. Tuxera Disk Manager allows you to fully manage your hard drive and stored data, regardless of the operating system.

Format the drive with Tuxera Disk manager

you may find that you first need to format the drive so that it can be used with your Mac and PC. Formatting is the process of preparing the drive used by the operating system.

How to format an NTFS driver on a MAC using 3 simple steps

1. Install Tuxera NTFS for Mac

Please visit http://www.yiruanwang.com/goods.php?id=25 to download and install the latest version of Tuxera NTFS for Mac. Then, start Tuxera Disk Manager from the application folder.

2. Select the driver format

Select the disk you want to format on the left panel. On the Format tab of the right panel, select the Windows NTFS file system (Tuxera NTFS) and provide a name for your disk.

3. Format your drive

Click the "Format" button. Formatting your disk will delete all the data. So if you're sure you want to continue, click "Confirm" and you're all set!

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about Tuxera NTFS for Mac

Tuxera NTFS for Mac and Tuxera Disk Manager can run in the latest MacOS and OS X 10.11 El Capitan. It is backwards compatible and can be run on all versions of OS X that start with Tiger. Personal Authorization allows you to install Tuxera NTFS for Mac on all home computers using a single license. Tuxera NTFS for Mac upgrades are free for our existing customers.

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How to format drives on a Mac NTFS-three simple steps