Is it possible to share an external NTFS Hard drive to the PS3 through a Laptop?

[Mega-Prime]

I've got a laptop running Windows Vista & wanted to know if there's any way to share my 500Gig NTFS formated external drive so it is recognised by my PS3.

I know the easiest solution would be to just format the drive in FAT32 & plug it straight into the PS3, but since I couldn't load any files bigger than 4 gigs on it, that rules out most HD content.

Right now, the only workaround I have is dragging all the files I want to stream from the HD to my "Shared Video" folder on the laptop which is recognised by my PS3, but with an 80 Gig HD, my laptop's filling up fast.


Thanks,

[foots]

You seam to have streaming already working. Here is what I do:

In windows media player I create a playlist and add the files I want from my external drive. Be sure to right click Library --> More options --> Library Tab --> Click Monitor Folders. Add the drive letter as a folder to be monitored. You may have to reboot the computer and PS3 after you create a playlist or add files to a playlist before they'll show up on the PS3.

On the PS3 they'll show up under Playlists--> All Playlists--> <Lists all playlist names>

There may be other ways but this way (once you initially get it figured out) is simple enough.

[Mega-Prime]

So a playlist is the way to go?

There's no way to just right click on the drive & share it? (Which I've tried many times but couldn't get it to work even after messing around with my network & security settings).


I'll give it a try tonight when I get home.