Troubleshooting guide
How to fix the problem
Linux may refuse to write to a NTFS partition that Windows has left in a dormant or dirty state. Forced recording may corrupt data. First, let Windows safely complete and check your file system.
Possible solutions
Choose the method that matches your situation. Start with the simplest suitable option and check the result. If the problem is fixed, you do not need to continue with the other methods.
Shutting down Windows completely
Suitable if the partition was left by Hibernate or Fast Startup.
Steps to follow
- Return to Windows and save any open work on that drive.
- Control Panel > Power Options > Choose how the power buttons work, check "Enable fast startup" if this option is available.
- If you're constantly sharing NTFS between systems, disable Fast Startup, save, and shut down Windows completely instead of choosing sleep.
- Boot into Linux and check the partition again. If it's still read-only, don't force it to write.
Windows file system check
Suitable when log shows NTFS errors other than just hibernation.
Steps to follow
- If files are readable, copy important ones to another media before repair steps.
- In Windows File Explorer, right-click a specific drive > Properties > Tools > Check.
- Let Windows run the suggested scan. If hardware or read problems are detected, address the condition of the disk first.
- Safely exit Windows and try Linux again. Do not run random ntfsfix or force mount commands as a substitute for a full Windows repair.
If the problem persists
If Windows won't start or NTFS still shows errors, first copy the data and check the disk. Deleting the hibernation file or forcing a writable mount may lose the work of the hibernating session.
Request a repair