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If you use the EXT3 format for an external backup drive connected to the TeraStation, then you
may find it convenient to be able to read data on the drive directly from a Windows computer.
The EXT3 Reader utility allows you to do exactly that.
To install it, insert your TeraNavigator CD in your PC’s drive. Select
Options
, then
Additional
Software Installation
. Check
EXT3 Reader
and click
Install
.
To use it, open
Start/Programs/Buffalo/EXT3 Reader
and launch EXT3 Reader. Click
Enable
.
You may now connect your EXT3 formatted USB hard disk to the computer. You will be able to
read and copy files from the hard disk to your computer.
Notes:
EXT3 Reader is a program for reading EXT3 hard drives only. Writing and deleting files on the
EXT3 hard drive are not supported.
EXT3 Reader and TurboUSB do not play well together. Please uninstall TurboUSB before
installing EXT3 Reader.
Before unplugging a USB hard drive from the TeraStation, dismount it first with the Function
button. Unplugging drives without first dismounting them may result in unexpected behavior
and lost data.
EXT3 Reader
