NTFS Read/Write access from DOS?

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Is there a reasonable way to access an NTFS partition from DOS? I've
been running a DOS-based virus-checker to get rid of viruses that can
hide from Windows-based applications, but more and more PCs are being
shipped with XP pre-loaded on an NTFS partition. I haven't been able to
find a reasonable way to do this, and am looking for recommendations.
I've tried the XP Recovery Console, but that will allow only certain
Windows utilities to run, not other DOS apps.
I know of shareware/freeware programs that will allow you to READ an
NTFS partition, and of course utility programs like Partition Magic and
Ghost have ways of doing it, but when you drop back out of these
utilities to DOS, you're still stuck with the problem. All suggestions
appreciated!
 
This program works like a champ. You can view your NTFS partition, supports short and long filenames, and copy and paste files to a floppy or fat32 disk.
http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm
Is there a reasonable way to access an NTFS partition from DOS? I've been running a DOS-based virus-checker to get rid of viruses that can hide from Windows-based applications, but more and more PCs are being shipped with XP pre-loaded on an NTFS partition. I haven't been able to find a reasonable way to do this, and am looking for recommendations. I've tried the XP Recovery Console, but that will allow only certain Windows utilities to run, not other DOS apps.
I know of shareware/freeware programs that will allow you to READ an NTFS partition, and of course utility programs like Partition Magic and Ghost have ways of doing it, but when you drop back out of these utilities to DOS, you're still stuck with the problem. All suggestions appreciated!
 
You are correct, it will not allow writing to an NTFS partition, for that ability you have to pay and I haven't found any that are cheap.

Thanks, but this program only allows READ access. I'm looking for Read/WRITE access.
Norm wrote:

This program works like a champ. You can view your NTFS partition, supports short and long filenames, and copy and paste files to a floppy or fat32 disk.http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm
I know of shareware/freeware programs that will allow you to READ an NTFS partition, and of course utility programs like Partition Magic and Ghost have ways of doing it, but when you drop back out of these utilities to DOS, you're still stuck with the problem. All suggestions appreciated!
 
Hula said:
Is there a reasonable way to access an NTFS partition from DOS? I've
been running a DOS-based virus-checker to get rid of viruses that can
hide from Windows-based applications, but more and more PCs are being
shipped with XP pre-loaded on an NTFS partition. I haven't been able to
find a reasonable way to do this, and am looking for recommendations.
I've tried the XP Recovery Console, but that will allow only certain
Windows utilities to run, not other DOS apps.
I know of shareware/freeware programs that will allow you to READ an
NTFS partition, and of course utility programs like Partition Magic and
Ghost have ways of doing it, but when you drop back out of these
utilities to DOS, you're still stuck with the problem.
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The only DOS based facility which allows write as well as read is AFAIK
the one from sysinterrnals.com - which is expensive.
 
NTFSDOS Professional

http://www.winternals.com/ click the top link - "Administrator's Pak 4.0
features ERD Commander 2003"
and it's a little way down the page.

regards, Richard


Hula said:
Is there a reasonable way to access an NTFS partition from DOS? I've
been running a DOS-based virus-checker to get rid of viruses that can
hide from Windows-based applications, but more and more PCs are being
shipped with XP pre-loaded on an NTFS partition. I haven't been able to
find a reasonable way to do this, and am looking for recommendations.
I've tried the XP Recovery Console, but that will allow only certain
Windows utilities to run, not other DOS apps.
I know of shareware/freeware programs that will allow you to READ an
NTFS partition, and of course utility programs like Partition Magic and
Ghost have ways of doing it, but when you drop back out of these
utilities to DOS, you're still stuck with the problem.
Click to expand...

The only DOS based facility which allows write as well as read is AFAIK
the one from sysinterrnals.com - which is expensive.
 
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