World's Fastest NTFS Driver for Mac - Giveaway!

Addressing NTFS Permissions on Mac OS X

A common frustration for Mac users centers around the inability to natively access and alter permissions on NTFS-formatted drives. The installation of Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X 8.0 provides a straightforward solution to this issue. Upon driver installation, users gain immediate capability to modify and add files to any NTFS partition.

This capability is especially beneficial for individuals utilizing Bootcamp, allowing them to adjust Windows files without the necessity of a system restart.

Exclusive Giveaway: 50 Licenses Available!

We are excited to announce a giveaway this week, offering 50 licenses of this essential application, representing a total value of nearly $1000!

Paragon NTFS is designed for simplicity, functioning seamlessly upon installation without requiring any user configuration. Verification of correct installation can be achieved by examining the file information of your drive.

Confirm that the "˜Sharing & Permissions' settings display both read and write access for your user account.

Advanced Configuration Options

For users desiring more granular control over their NTFS partitions, access the Paragon NTFS settings through System Preferences. All connected partitions will be listed within this interface.

Beyond enabling read and write functionality, Paragon NTFS also provides tools for verifying and repairing partitions. This process can be initiated through the Mac Disk Utility.

Select the "First Aid" tab, then click "Verify Disk" and subsequently "Repair Disk" to address any detected errors.

Terminal Access and Compatibility

Experienced users comfortable with the Terminal environment can unlock further functionality, including NTFS partition formatting. However, users of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard can accomplish this through the application’s graphical user interface within the Mac Disk Utility.

This driver maintains compatibility with Mac OS X versions 10.4 Tiger, 10.5 Leopard, and 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Entering the Competition: A Simple Guide

Participating is straightforward; simply adhere to the outlined steps.

Below you'll find the giveaway submission form. Ensure all information provided is accurate. Providing a valid name and email address is crucial for contact if you are selected as a winner.

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The competition commences immediately and will conclude on Friday, October 9th at 2100hrs PST. Winners will be randomly chosen and notified via email.

Inform your friends and enjoy the opportunity!

MakeUseOf extends gratitude to Paragon Software for their generous contribution to this giveaway. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact us via email.

[UPDATE] We are pleased to announce the 50 fortunate winners, each receiving a complimentary license for this exceptionally helpful application.

1. Bryan Carbonnell
2. Doug Allen,III
3. Dennis Lai
4. Frankowski
5. Bing Hau
6. Greg leleu
7. Jeff Kinart
8. Marcus Marcuson
9. Gaston Serralta
10. Ang Qianling
11. Jun Yan
12. andrew marmion
13. tiago sousa
14. Joseph Lebo
15. Miguel Angel Frias Bonfil
16. Robert Ragland
17. Jeff Noxon
18. Chintan Patel
19. Steve Leatherby
20. D. Stann
21. Aleks Bunin
22. AmjadQ
23. Carmelo Di Giorgio
24. Forrest Houghton
25. pradeep
26. Brian Hogaboom
27. Dean
28. Raghuveer Ausoori
29. Carlos Rodriguez
30. Jerry Ireland
31. Su En
32. Keith Morgan
33. Elizabeth Deerinwater
34. Jonathan Cui
35. leesui
36. James Rodgers
37. Gordon
38. Joe LaGreca
39. Brian Getz
40. Gabriel Drach
41. Lesley Oswin
42. Joe Bergen
43. Seth Weeks
44. Michael Potts
45. Gabriel Tam
46. Peter Fibæk
47. Leszek Kniaziewicz
48. Gene Crucean
49. Shirelle Thomas
50. Alexander Vargo

Congratulations to all winners! An email containing your license details has been dispatched to your inbox. Please allow several business days for Paragon Software to process and issue your license.