Mounting problems in Win 7

January 16, 2009 12:39 PM

Windows 7: Is there any way to mount ext3/ext2 partitions in Windows 7? I would use Ext2 IFS but it's not compatible with the beta.
posted by Aanidaani to Computers & Internet (7 answers total)

did you try installing Ext2 IFS via rightclick => compatibility mode? I got most drivers / applications to work with that.
posted by starzero at 12:46 PM on January 16, 2009

What about ex2fsd? A month or so ago, I was able to use it from XP - no idea if it'll work from 7, though
posted by chrisamiller at 1:07 PM on January 16, 2009

I think 7 has problems with add-on filesystems- I know it doesn't play well with Daemon Tools.

Despite that, I'm still downloading the beta.
posted by dunkadunc at 1:10 PM on January 16, 2009

Response by poster: I tried both of the first two ideas and neither worked. The beta is really great, stable, and fast. I just wish I could mount my other drives...
posted by Aanidaani at 1:39 PM on January 16, 2009

Response by poster: Does anyone have any other ideas...?
posted by Aanidaani at 4:21 PM on January 16, 2009

VMWare Player+Windows XP+Ext2 IFS ?
posted by SirStan at 8:20 PM on January 16, 2009

I am using PowerISO on Win7 for the virtual CD ROM and its working fine (although it does take a few seconds of pause to load/unload etc).

btw: Love Windows7 so far :)
posted by bbyboi at 2:12 PM on January 19, 2009