ntfs-read.py

Open an NTFS volume for exploration (e.g., C:\.\\ or /dev/disk1s1)

$ ntfs-read.py [volume]

$ ntfs-read.py -extract [\windows\system32\config\sam] [volume]

$ ntfs-read.py -debug [volume]

$ ntfs-read.py --help

ntfs-read.py [options] <source> [path_on_ntfs]

<source>
    The path to the NTFS volume or disk image file (e.g., /dev/sda1, disk.img).

[path_on_ntfs]
    (Optional) A specific path within the NTFS filesystem to operate on (e.g., /Users/username/file.txt). If omitted, the command might operate on the root or list contents.

-h, --help
    (Common) Display help message and exit.
Note: Actual options vary significantly by script implementation.

-l, --list
    (Potential) List directory contents of the specified path on the NTFS volume.

-x, --extract
    (Potential) Extract a specific file or directory from the NTFS volume.

-o <output_dir>
    (Potential) Specify an output directory for extracted files.

-i <inode>
    (Potential) Operate on a specific inode number.

-v, --verbose
    (Potential) Enable verbose output for debugging or detailed information.

ntfs-read.py is typically a Python script designed to interact with NTFS (New Technology File System) volumes.
Unlike standard Linux commands like ntfs-3g or ntfsinfo, which are part of the ntfs-3g package, ntfs-read.py is not a built-in or universally installed utility. It usually refers to a custom script developed for specific purposes, such as forensic analysis, data recovery, or low-level filesystem inspection.
Its primary function is to read data directly from an NTFS source, which could be a disk device (e.g., /dev/sda1) or a disk image file.
The specific capabilities and options of ntfs-read.py depend entirely on its implementation by the script's author. It might support listing directories, extracting files, reading metadata like MFT entries, or parsing specific filesystem structures.

ntfs-read.py is NOT a standard Linux command.
Its availability, functionality, and command-line options depend entirely on whether a specific script with this name has been installed or created on your system.
You must have the Python interpreter installed.
The script may require specific Python libraries to interact with NTFS structures.
Using this script often requires root privileges to access raw disk devices.

If you encounter a reference to ntfs-read.py, you will likely need to locate, download, or install the specific package or repository that provides this script. It is commonly found within forensic toolkits, specific research projects, or custom development environments.

The script may rely on external Python libraries for parsing NTFS structures, handling low-level I/O, or specific data structures. These dependencies must be installed for the script to function correctly.

As ntfs-read.py is not a standard command, it lacks a unified history. Scripts with this name or similar functionality in Python have been developed by individuals and organizations over time for various purposes, particularly in the fields of digital forensics, data recovery, and filesystem research, often to provide alternative or specialized access methods to NTFS data not covered by standard tools.

ntfs-3g(8), ntfsinfo(8), ntfsclone(8), parted(8), fdisk(8)