New to Linux. Been trying some Linux distros and just installed OpenSUSE 11.2. How can I access my Windows partitions? I’ve tried Dolphin, which worked in Fedora, but in SUSE it only shows me my Ext 3 partitions.
There is guidance here:
NTFS - openSUSE
One way, is in your /etc/fstab file, on the line for the NTFS partition, to change the /etc/fstab file’s
- dmask from 022 to 002
- fmask from 133 to 113
save the change and reboot.
If you need further help, post the output of:
cat /etc/fstab
note you MUST be very careful when editing the /etc/fstab file. If you make a serious mistake your PC will NOT boot from the hard drive.
Also, note you MUST ensure your NTFS partitions are clean.
This means shut down your PC properly. Do NOT hibernate.
Also, I used Dolphin file manager, opened Root, opened Windows–it read all NTFS disks and folders. Fumble-About-Method. 
that last reply sounded useful, for me opening the partition is as simple as selecting it at the startup screen, it gives me the option to open linux or windows - considering that you didn’t write over it, I dont’ know. Have you tried just selecting the ‘windows’ partition at startup?