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dokany

dokany is a ser mode file system library for windows with FUSE Wrapper

Version 1.3.0.1000 · by Adrien J. and Maxime C.

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Official site: github.com

About dokany

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### [choco://dokany](choco://dokany)

To use choco:// protocol URLs, install [(unofficial) choco:// Protocol support ](https://chocolatey.org/packages/choco-protocol-support)

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![Screenshot of dokany in use](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/e825c85d44931bd98fe0585a64478bc57f6eb34a/687474703a2f2f646f6b616e2d6465762e6769746875622e696f2f696d616765732f73637265656e636173742e676966)

### What is Dokan

When you want to create a new file system on Windows, other than FAT or NTFS, you need to develop a file system driver. Developing a device driver that works in kernel mode on windows is extremely technical. By using Dokan, you can create your own file systems very easily without writing device drivers. Dokan is similar to FUSE (Linux file system in user space) but works on Windows. Moreover dokany include a FUSE wrapper that help you to port your FUSE filesystems without changes

### What is Dokany

Dokany is a fork of Dokan 0.6.0 with bug fixes, clean change history and updated to build with latest tools.

Because the original Dokan Legacy (less than v0.6.0) project is no longer maintained.

Since version 0.8.0, dokany break dokan API compatibility. See Choose a version for more informations.

Signed x86 / x64 drivers are provided at each release.

### Environment

Dokan works on

* Windows 10

* Windows Server 2012 R2

* Windows 8.1

* Windows Server 2012

* Windows 8

* Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

How to install dokany

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install dokany
  4. Open dokany once it finishes installing.
How to install Windows software with Chocolatey

Frequently asked questions

Is dokany free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where dokany is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of dokany?

The version listed here is 1.3.0.1000, published /Date(1567. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install dokany from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install dokany. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is dokany safe?

dokany downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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