Does an ext4 writer for Windows exist?

I have not tested this, but this project's driver claims to be able to let Windows access it. Whether there are specific applications that can, or cannot, use it, you would probably just have to test.

Support writing to ext4 volumes w/ flex_bg

and the FAQ says that these systems are supported:

Windows 2000, xp, 2003, Vista, Win7 (X86, AMD64)

I would be wary of these drivers, in general, not this one specifically. As I was searching, I found numerous warnings regarding the possibility of lost data, so make sure you are backed up. I did not find any actual cases of lost data though.

KCotreau

Posted 2011-07-31T06:35:02.113

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1This tool doesn't seem to work anymore. Running Windows 10 Home 1607 64-bit. – Aaron Franke – 2017-03-17T01:25:40.650

I also had no luck with this tool on Windows 10 pro – Jonathan – 2018-12-02T23:17:17.317

@soandos Yikes, but in my defense, it is almost 3am here. :) – KCotreau – 2011-07-31T06:49:38.890

Almost like you are describing yourself and not the drivers ;) (and same here) – soandos – 2011-07-31T06:51:37.620

1@soandos Both really. :) – KCotreau – 2011-07-31T06:55:00.547

well, its partially cause the drivers are still quite WIP, and in general, almost all non native/userspace drivers warn of possible dataloss, just in case. – Journeyman Geek – 2011-07-31T07:08:18.107

Does an ext4 writer for Windows exist?

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