Accessing Windows files on my hard disc.

Please paste the contents of /etc/fstab here.

As for the other question I would suggest opening a new ticket. That way more people will see it (it's not mentioned in the topic of this question) and there is a greater chance that someone will answer it.

Hi Sasa Thanks for your response. This is first time I have submitted
question. I will copy my 2nd question on another ticket.
Regards Angus McNeill

Saša Bodiroža wrote:
> Your question #10763 on kdebase in ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdebase/+question/10763
>
> Status: Open => Needs information
>
> Saša Bodiroža requested for more information:
> Please paste the contents of /etc/fstab here.
> # /etc/fstab: static file system information.
>
> #
> # <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass>
> proc /proc proc defaults 0 0
> # /dev/sda8
> UUID=b1438d02-aaea-40fa-a5ae-d6768cf6c8f7 / ext3
> defaults,errors=remount-ro 0 1
> # /dev/sda9
> UUID=5673178e-0b35-47f1-a1ae-108ed162082a none swap
> sw 0 0
> /dev/scd0 /media/cdrom0 udf,iso9660 user,noauto 0 0
> /dev/fd0 /media/floppy0 auto rw,user,noauto 0 0
> /dev/sda6 /spare auto defaults,user 0 1

> As for the other question I would suggest opening a new ticket. That way
> more people will see it (it's not mentioned in the topic of this
> question) and there is a greater chance that someone will answer it.
>
>

Thank you. It seems that the Windows partition is not set to mount on boot. Here is how to mount it and enable read and write support http://www.ubuntugeek.com/widows-ntfs-partitions-readwrite-support-made-easy-in-ubuntu-feisty.html .

Dear Sasa
Thanks for your help. The web address responded that there was no ERROR
404. I tried unsuccessfully other sections of the site trying to find a
reference to booting up with windows accessible. On start up I have the
option to either boot up in Windows or Kubunta.
Regards Angus
Saša Bodiroža wrote:
> Your question #10763 on kdebase in ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdebase/+question/10763
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Saša Bodiroža proposed the following answer:
> Thank you. It seems that the Windows partition is not set to mount on
> boot. Here is how to mount it and enable read and write support
> http://www.ubuntugeek.com/widows-ntfs-partitions-readwrite-support-made-
> easy-in-ubuntu-feisty.html .
>
>

There was a problem with link and line breaking. Anyhow, I'll paste the contents here:

Install NTFS-config from Ubuntu Feisty repositories

 sudo apt-get install ntfs-config

This will install all the required packages for ntfs-config including ntfs-3g. In GNOME menu it is located in Applications -> System Tools -> NTFS Configuration Tool. I suppose you are using KDE. Search through K menu for a program named "NTFS Configuration Tool" and start it. It will ask you for a password and you need to enter the one for your account.

It will show the available NTFS partition. You need to select the partitions you want to configure, add the name of the mount point and click on apply. Mount point is a directory where your NTFS partition will be mounted. For example, it may be something like "/media/windows".

Select the NTFS Write support which is suitable for you, internal if you have an internal HDD, or external in case of external HDD. Click OK.

Hi Sasa,
I loaded the programme and the mount point. Please advise where I
should look for the windows files. Sorry I am such a dummy. I had a
local geek set up the wireless connection to a router and I partioned
the HDD before I installed Kubunta do you think that could affect what
I am trying to do.
The books I have read suggest Linux is clever enough to know Windows is
installed and access to the files is easy. (GRUB) is installed. I had
hoped a geek friend would take me through these early stages but he has
left town!
Regards Angus McNeill

Saša Bodiroža wrote:
> Your question #10763 on kdebase in ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdebase/+question/10763
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Saša Bodiroža proposed the following answer:
> There was a problem with link and line breaking. Anyhow, I'll paste the
> contents here:
>
> Install NTFS-config from Ubuntu Feisty repositories
>
> sudo apt-get install ntfs-config
>
> This will install all the required packages for ntfs-config including
> ntfs-3g. In GNOME menu it is located in Applications -> System Tools ->
> NTFS Configuration Tool. I suppose you are using KDE. Search through K
> menu for a program named "NTFS Configuration Tool" and start it. It will
> ask you for a password and you need to enter the one for your account.
>
> It will show the available NTFS partition. You need to select the
> partitions you want to configure, add the name of the mount point and
> click on apply. Mount point is a directory where your NTFS partition
> will be mounted. For example, it may be something like "/media/windows".
>
> Select the NTFS Write support which is suitable for you, internal if you
> have an internal HDD, or external in case of external HDD. Click OK.
>
>

Hi Saša Thanks for your help. I got there. There are a number of things that are supposed to happen automatically during the installation and operation of Kubunta according to three books that I have read which do not happen in my system. For example the desk top shortcut that mounted when I followed your directions into my Windows file leads to a ¨back up¨ type application. So I have to go through the root directory when I want access my old files. Should I remove and re-install Kubunta?

No, I don't think you should reinstall Kubuntu, since you can access your Windows partition now :). I don't know what's the "backup" application that starts. Could you give me its name?

As for locating your Windows partition, I guess you can make a bookmark, so you don't have to go all the way from home directory to root and then down into Windows partition.

It is true that (X/K)Ubuntu automatically mounts all partitions, so I don't know what happened in your case.

Saša
The shortcut properties are home/angus/desktop and the file type is backup.
Yes I did bookmark it. I will get used to finding my way around the desktop and therefore know where the right bookmark tab is.
Thanks again. I will not un-install.
Regards
Angus

Saša Bodiroža wrote:
> Your question #10763 on kdebase in ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdebase/+question/10763
>
> Saša Bodiroža posted a new comment:
> No, I don't think you should reinstall Kubuntu, since you can access
> your Windows partition now :). I don't know what's the "backup"
> application that starts. Could you give me its name?
>
> As for locating your Windows partition, I guess you can make a bookmark,
> so you don't have to go all the way from home directory to root and then
> down into Windows partition.
>
> It is true that (X/K)Ubuntu automatically mounts all partitions, so I
> don't know what happened in your case.
>
>

I now have a shortcut on my desk top to my Windows docs. I am not sure
how it got there but I was trying different paths none of which were
acceptable.... though one of them has worked,
file:///media/IBM_PRELOAD/My Documents??
Regards Angus

Then I suppose that the path to your Windows partition is "/media/IBM_PRELOAD". Try to remove the "My Documents" from the path in the shortcut.

Hi Saša
Sorry for my late reply. I was away from my computer for a few days
(skiing). Thanks for all your help. I can now switch to and from my
Windows files. Now I have to get the software for handling photographs
sorted out.
Thanks Angus McNeill
> Your question #10763 on kdebase in ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/kdebase/+question/10763
>
> Saša Bodiroža posted a new comment:
> Then I suppose that the path to your Windows partition is
> "/media/IBM_PRELOAD". Try to remove the "My Documents" from the path in
> the shortcut.
>
>