Is there any way to view and write to ext4 partition?


  1. Posts : 169
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Is there any way to view and write to ext4 partition?


    I know I can use Ubuntu, but is there a way to stay within Win7 and access, read from, and write to ext4 partitions which are on a SD card?
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    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
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  3. Posts : 169
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    I was actually running ext2Read before I posted this question. It seemed to be a bit problematic so I figured I'd ask here.
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  4. Arc
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    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
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    This is a good one : Access to Ext 2/3/4, HFS and ReiserFS from Windows

    Previously I have used it, it works good.
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  5. Posts : 169
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Thanks Arc, but will this allow me to copy files from a Win7 directory to an ext4 destination? It seems like it's a read-only program.
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  6. Arc
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    I have never tried that, but I know that the reverse can be done. Unfortunately I dont have a linux installation (other than VM) ATM, so I cannot test it for you, too
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  7. Posts : 169
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Hmm, the more I find the less it looks like there's a way to copy files from a Win7 directory to an ext4 location. At least not while running Win7. I'll have to go to Ubuntu I think.
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    Windows 8
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    Have a look at paragon extfs driver for windows. I didn’t use it but I have read the article.. looks interesting www.paragon-software.com/home/extfs-windows/ has somebody already tried this? need you opinion.
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    Win8/8.1,Win7-U64, Vista U64, uncounted Linux distor's
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    Tagging for interest.
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  10. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
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    Another Option


    You may be able to use a Linux VM (running on W7) to read your SD card.

    It should work using a USB card reader.

    Also, it might be possible to add the SD card as another HDD in the VM settings (I haven't tried this).
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