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I edited /etc/fstab to automount NTFS partition, then all file were marked "Allow executing file as program". How can I fix it?

EDIT: When I double click any text file, it didn't show immediately, a dialog was displayed, and I must choose Display option to view it in gedit.

irrational John
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John Catter
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    Is there something to "fix"? NTFS has no conception of execute bit; nevertheless it is entirely possible for executable files (scripts, Unix executables, even Windows EXEs if you have Wine configured properly) to be present. – geekosaur May 11 '12 at 16:49
  • This isn't necessarily a problem... – SirCharlo May 11 '12 at 16:51
  • text file is example. When I double-click to a text file, a dialog is displayed, and I can choose "Run", "Display".... I saw it's propertity "Allow executing file as program" was checked. – John Catter May 11 '12 at 16:53
  • But what's the problem with this behavior? – SirCharlo May 11 '12 at 16:56
  • @SirCharlo: If I don't automount NTFS partition, I can open text file immediately (1 step). But now, I must double click, and then I must choose Display option (2 steps). – John Catter May 11 '12 at 17:01
  • Ah! I see what you mean. – SirCharlo May 11 '12 at 17:50

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Add noexec to the options for that partition in your fstab.

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  • @SirCarlo I think Adding more details will be helpful for new user. Can you edit it to include more details. – Anwar May 12 '12 at 14:16