How can I install ntfs on an external hard drive so that my Samsung Smart TV can see my media files? Or is there a better option?

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How can I install ntfs on an external hard drive so that my Samsung Smart TV can see my media files? Or is there a better option?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Feb 16, 2013 11:17 AM

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markwmsn

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Feb 16, 2013 11:25 PM in response to swsndallas

OS X cannot natively write to a drive formatted as NTFS, nor can it format a drive as NTFS. There are third-party NTFS drivers available on the market.

Just out of curiosity: Even with NTFS, how is your TV going to access the external hard drive? Does the TV have a USB port?

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