compatible with Windows 7? I need to back up my computer before upgrading, but I need a drive compatible with both Windows XP and Windows 7.
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we have the cirago CST-3000 (30 GB version) and it works with XP, Vista and Windows 7
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Recently I added a drive with data to mine. and I was able to restore the data, Back it up and format the drive for a new use. it worked well. I was using windows 7, I am not sure of the format I believe it was NTFS.
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It was for me. I didn't seem to have any problem using it when I upgraded from XP to Windows 7.
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Have used it with Windows XP no problem (since upgraded to Windows 7). Agree with Jaysen Huff.. do a clean install of your XP disks - remember, these hubs have been around since BEFORE Windows XP.
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I have used these drives with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8. 0, and windows 8.1. It worked fine in all cases.
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Actually, disregard my previous response. I had this drive, but it was a 2TB model, not 3TB. There's a limit of 2.19TB for older Windows version (including Win 7) unless you have hardware that supports GPT partitioning, which I honestly don't know much about at this time. I'd recommend going with a 2TB version to be on the safe side.
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Yes. I transferred my XP files to a Dell computer with windows 7. Both computers are 32-bit.
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It came with windows 7. I emailed the company and told them the situation and they sent an XP hard drive free of charge and didn't want the Windows 7 back. They sent it next day delivery. They were very prompt and helpful.
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Should have no problem with that. You may want to upgrade to Windows 7 though, since XP is no longer supported by Microsoft and you will not get any further security updates for it.
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Rob~ That is exactly the situation I had. I wanted to transfer files from my 2010 XP computer to my 2013 Win7 computer. It worked flawlessly.
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I don't see why it wouldn't be. BUT I would suggest a 2tb WD Black instead. Windows defaults to an MBR storage format which I KY supports up to 2.2tb. You can't even partition the other 800gb into another drive. You can change the format to GPT which would allow you to use all 3tb, but it's a pain in the butt and if this will be your only storage drive I would steer clear of doing that. Quick summary: A WD Black should work no problem, but I'd personally go with a 2tb version. Hope this helps!
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Yes, I have Windows 7 and the drive is readable. However, you will need to reformat this drive (recommended anyway if only to remove the encryption software that builds in a potential way to lose all your data). If you don't, Windows Backup & Restore won't run. I also had issues using the included software to perform backups.After the reformat, everything's backing up fine. So with a bit of finagling, you should be able to use this with Windows 7.
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XP is no longer supported by Microsoft, best reformat and Install Wins 7 and run in the "Classic Mode" looks just like XP but Win 7 is still supported by Microsoft.
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Windows XP does not support GPT and therefore cannot utilize drives larger than 2TB. More information can be found here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2581408 Keep in mind the Windows XP is now end-of-support. For you own safety, it is advisable that you upgrade immediately. If you don't want to buy a new Windows License, there are several Linux distributions that are both free and will run well (and fast) on older older hardware originally designed to run Windows XP.
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From my expreience with the hard drive, it does not back up operating systems. I have just backed up my computer this morning in response to this question and could not find the option (granted, i have a 350gb drive--not the 500--being that the two might have different abilities (I highly doubt it)).
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i wish i could figure that out myself. i tried to use an upgrade disk but it wouldn`t let me. it said i can`t go straight from XP to 7. i have to upgrade to something else first
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Yes. I purchased this hard drive as replacement for a computer that already had Windows 7 (the hard drive died). Installed the operating system, drivers, etc. on the new hard drive and the computer is running fine.