com.paragon-software.ntfsd
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Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Paragon Software is a kernel extension-based file-system driver that enables read-write access to NTFS (Windows NTFS) formatted external drives and removable media on macOS. NTFS is the standard file system for Windows storage devices, and Paragon's solution allows Mac users to mount, read, and write to NTFS volumes without the limitations of macOS's built-in read-only NTFS support. The app includes a launchDaemon component (com.paragon-software.ntfsd) that manages the driver's operation. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of NTFS for Mac has been confirmed in the wild. To upgrade from the Intel version, download the latest installer from Paragon's official product webpage at paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/. The standard DMG installer automatically detects your Mac's architecture and delivers the appropriate native or Intel build, so simply re-download and re-run the installation wizard. The installation process will guide you through enabling the kernel extension and granting Full Disk Access to the ntfsd driver component — both steps are required for the file-system driver to function. If your Mac has Apple Silicon, follow the on-screen prompts to reboot into recoveryOS and set the Security Policy to "Reduced" to allow the signed kernel extension to load (this is a macOS requirement for third-party kernel extensions on Apple Silicon, and Paragon's driver is verified by Apple). After installation and the necessary reboots, your NTFS drives will work with the native build, which will see improved performance compared to running the Intel version under Rosetta.
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