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==Paragon NTFS License Invalidation==
Paragon Software's NTFS for Mac product is a program that provides read/write access to NTFS-formatted drives on macOS. Paragon Software effectively invalidated customer's licenses purchased prior to September 2022 while implementing a new licensing system without migrating existing customers.
Paragon Software's NTFS for Mac product is a program that provides read/write access to NTFS-formatted drives on macOS. Paragon Software effectively invalidated customer's licenses purchased prior to September 2022 while implementing a new licensing system without migrating existing customers.


===Background===
==Background==
NTFS for Mac is a commercial solution that allows Mac users to write files to Windows-formatted drives. Unlike free alternatives, the software was marketed as a reliable, high-performance program with official support. Customers bought perpetual licenses as evidenced by purchase confirmations that did not mention any time limitations or a subscription model.
NTFS for Mac is a commercial solution that allows Mac users to write files to Windows-formatted drives. Unlike free alternatives, the software was marketed as a reliable, high-performance program with official support. Customers bought perpetual licenses as evidenced by purchase confirmations that did not mention any time limitations or a subscription model.
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[[File:Email back & forth with paragon customer support.jpg|alt=email reply from paragon support suggesting they re-purchase the software with a 30% discount|thumb|email reply from paragon support suggesting they re-purchase the software with a 30% discount]]