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    Linux Input/Output error when attempt to access Windows 10 folders/files

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Lopt, Aug 29, 2021.

  1. Lopt

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    Has anyone here run into Input/Output errors when attempting to access Windows 10 files/ folders from Live boot USB ?
    Any impressions as to whether it's a possible NTFS, or driver issue ? Or more likely possible hardware related?


    Any experienced advice appreciated

    Thank you
     
    Lopt, Aug 29, 2021
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    Vasudev Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ntfs-3g driver is included with most distros latest ISOs. Check if Bitlocker or any drive encryption is preventing R/W access.
     
    Vasudev, Aug 30, 2021
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    What are the errors exactly?
     
    etern4l, Aug 30, 2021
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  4. Lopt

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    I don't think He enabled any disk encryption, but he may have run some unknow utilities on it (84 year old father in-law), but thank you for the suggestion.
     
    Lopt, Aug 31, 2021
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    I made the cardinal error of not taking a screen shot, but I will be trying a diff Linux distro soon and if I get same error I will definitely grab it.
     
    Lopt, Aug 31, 2021
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    Check out Elementary OS or Linux Mint. Also verify the checksum or hashes, if possible use a torrent since file corruption will be almost NIL on a torrent anyway.
     
    Vasudev, Sep 2, 2021
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    Thank you, I will.
     
    Lopt, Sep 2, 2021
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    If you're trying to access OS partition the most likely bitlocker as mentioned above.
     
    bloomfielderic, Nov 30, 2021
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    pretty sure what it is is that when you turn windows off it doesnt actually turn off, rather it goes into some sort of hibernation. you can either disable this fully via regedit, or hold shift then press restart (on windows) and from that menu turn the pc off. then windows will "cold boot" and then youll be able to read write everything without any issues
     
    anonymous4272, Jan 4, 2022
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