My question was to be able to read a Linux partition that is LVM in a
dual boot situation from XP. By default, windows will see the partition
and give it a drive letter but shows nothing, so I was wondering if
there is an app that can be installed (like I've done in the past to
read ext3 partitions), that will enable windows to read the LVM
partition. I currently unassign the drive letter because that could lead
a user to format the drive thinking there is nothing there, this was it
doesnt show up at all. I've searched all over and found nothing out
there that will enable windows to read an LVM partition. Read only would
be just fine too because on the Linux side I have the NTFS partition of
windows as read-only as well. As long as both sides are read-only, data
can be transferred.
Deron Meranda wrote:
On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 19:08:50 -0500, Cyber Source <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Does anyone know of a windows app/utility that can read Linux LVM. I
love LVM on Core 3 but it presents a problem on dual boots that cant
read it. Thanks
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. Also remember it's not just enough
to support LVM, you will also want ext3 (or whatever) filesystem too. I think
there are three possible levels of LVM/Windows integration questions:
1. Can Windows peacefully co-exist with LVM (in dual-boot)
I think this is yes. Windows will ignore all LVM-typed partitions.
Note though that you must also have non-LVM partitions for
Windows' own use.
2. Can Windows read LVM
No. But the source code to LVM/ext3 is free...
3. Can Windows manage LVM
No. See #2.
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