On mine laptop is use dualboot Windows 8.1 and Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Sometimes i must use Windows cos Ubuntu does not support some of mine software (10% not), but when i boot over to Ubuntu i cant mount mine harddisk(s) anymore and Ubuntu gives a warning that Windows block access to the harddisk(s). Sometimes when i use Disk cleanup from windows the problem is temperary solved. Does anybody know which file(s) from Windows blocking Ubuntu to access mine Harddisks ?
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You need to properly close Windows, or the disk will be considered as "in use" and will not be mounted by Ubuntu.
Some things to remember:
- Desactivate Fast Startup (Windows 8 feature)
- Always use "Close" or "Reboot" button in Windows before booting Ubuntu (no poweroff by pressing the power button for 3secs, or unplug/plug AC)
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