ntfs3 is giving me problems

[mastablasta]

ntfs3 is giving me problem as it doesn't unmount MyPassport propperly. then it can not mount it. using sudo ntfsfix -d and then mounting it works but it takes so long to then mount it.

using mount -t ntfs-3g to manually mount it resolves the issue and Dolphin can see it and use it fast. but how can i make it use ntfs-3g all the time? or is there a better solution?

MyPassport has NTFS because i use it to move files between PC's (work PC has Windows as does the youngest one's PC - new laptop with Windows preinstalled).

[Snowhog]

AI Overview

To force the use of ntfs-3g during boot in Ubuntu 24.04, install the package, identify the drive's UUID, and edit /etc/fstab to explicitly define the ntfs-3g driver. This prevents Ubuntu from using the newer, sometimes problematic native ntfs3 kernel driver.

Steps to Force ntfs-3g

1. Install ntfs-3g: Ensure the package is installed.

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ntfs-3g

2. Find the UUID of your NTFS partition:

sudo blkid

Look for your device (e.g., /dev/sdb1) and copy the UUID="..." value.

3. Edit /etc/fstab:

sudo nano /etc/fstab

4. Add the entry: Add a line similar to the following, replacing UUID_HERE and /mnt/ntfsdisk with your actual UUID and desired mount point:

UUID=UUID_HERE /mnt/ntfsdisk ntfs-3g defaults,uid=1000,gid=1000,dmask=022,fmask=133 0 0

5. Create mount point & test:

sudo mkdir -p /mnt/ntfsdisk
sudo mount -a

Troubleshooting

Dirty Flag: If the drive won't mount because it was not shut down correctly in Windows, use sudo ntfsfix -b -d /dev/sdX1 to clear the dirty flag.

Fast Startup: Disable "Fast Startup" in Windows Control Panel to prevent the drive from being locked.