How can I access files in the windows partition using linux?

[Marbin 0]

I got Mandrake 9.1 on my desktop and I want to know if I can see folders and files in the windows partition, because Im tired of burning cds on windows and use them when linux is up.

[blueworm 0]

Mandrake should have mounted your windows partition at /mnt/windows_c

The mounting of these partitions is automated at boot, by /etc/fstab.

If for any obscure reason it is not mounting at boot you will need to mount manually. as root.

Code:

mount -t vfat /dev/hdaX /mnt/wherever

X = the partition number.

[Marbin 0]

I dont use the partition manager of mandrake I use Partition Magic 8.0 to make a space for linux.

[blueworm 0]

Open a console and type

Code:

ls /mnt/

Please post what you find...

[Marbin 0]

Dude thanks a lot for your time, I solve the problem, by going into de /mnt/ folder

 

 

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[slimmer 0]

you can remove the dirs by deleting the unnecessary ones. As root!