Hello download ntfs3g and macfuse. You cannot copy and past using ntfs at all 
unless you get these 2 *free* programs.

Take care.

S
On Sep 19, 2010, at 7:25 PM, Jim Fettgather wrote:

> Hi to the list.
> 
> I had purchased a My Passport 500 GB external hard drive, when connecting it 
> to the Mac, a message came up asking if i wanted to use Time Machine to back 
> up files.
> 
> I elected not to use Time Machine but instead to copy and move files manually.
> 
> However, when I copy files or folders to the clipboard, and open My Passport, 
> paste options are dimmed, in every case.
> 
> Any suggestions as to what's happening?
> 
> Thanks a lot.
> 
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