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Line 105: A commercial product, Paragon's APFS for Windows allows for read and write support to APFS volumes in all versions of Windows from Windows 7 through Windows 11 and Windows Server 2008 R2 through Windows Server 2022, but it is unable to format or verify APFS volumes, and it cannot read APFS volumes which are hardware-encrypted against the [[Apple T2]] security chip.<ref>{{cite web \|title=APFS for Windows {{!}} Paragon Software \|url=https://www.paragon-software.com/home/apfs-windows/ \|website=Paragon Software Group \|access-date=29 January 2024}}</ref> MacDrive, developed by Mediafour, first shipped in 1996 with support for Mac-formatted HFS disks, to address the growing need for cross-platform file sharing between Mac and Windows computers. Over the years, MacDrive has undergone numerous updates, enhancing its capabilities and adding full support for newer macOS file systems like HFS+ and APFS. In 2017, Mediafour was acquired by [[OWC (Other World Computing)]], which has continued to develop and improve MacDrive. Unlike Paragon, MacDrive offers a more comprehensive solution compared to Paragon. MacDrive’s APFS support is native and not an open source solution enabling greater APFS disk support like full crash protection if a disk is unexpectedly disconnected. MacDrive can also format APFS volumes and offers full read/write support, even if the APFS volume has duplicated files or has been backed up by Time Machine. MacDrive's user-friendly interface and performance make it a more robust choice for users needing reliable and comprehensive APFS support on Windows systems. == See also ==

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