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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Yes Doug..You dont have any problem with that. It is compatible with Windows 7 Backup and Recovery.
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I was actually looking for windows XP. All of them have different operating systems. Read the product description to be sure your getting the correct OS for your needs.
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Yes, I have used this drive from W7 up to a fully updated W8.1 and have had no issues. It's a great drive.
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I'm sorry I'm not sure. I only have Windows 7 so I'm unsure how the experience on OS X is...or whether they can both be backed up simultaneously.
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Yes, Windows XP is compatible with this product. I have used it successfully with XP on several machines.
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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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HiReally depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation.If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine.The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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It's Windows 8 compatible, which seems to be even more of a challenge, given my thus far horrendous experiences with Windows 8. I hate windows 8 I wish I had known better and gotten windows 7. Better yet, I wish they'd never done away with XP!
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I have the 1 Tb drive and went between xp home and win 7 pro 64 bit on 2 machines, never had any issues. Does win xp still recognize the drive?
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No. An "upgrade" version requires a previous version to be existing (or at least have the installation disk(s) for the previous version). That said, XP is no longer supported and is vunerable to security attacks. MS is providing no further updates (as of April 2014). But if ou must have XP, then look for the "Full" version.
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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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Matt, check this link out and hope it works out for you: http://www.howtogeek.com/97242/how-to-migrate-windows-7-to-a-solid-state-drive/
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Yes... I am on 7. I just use it to save critical files on. Don't fully understand the "back-up" software that is supplied with it.
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You sure can, there is no need to format the drives before installing. I bought this to take my two drives from an old desktop that had died, each that had plenty of data, and had it up and running with my new laptop in no time at all with full access to all of the old data. I've now used this with both Windows XP and Windows 8 without any issues, and have since swapped in a new drive from another old desktop.
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Worked great on XP. I had limited success with Windows 7. When I had one (about 2 years ago) there was a driver available for W7, you'd have to check if it's still available.
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Why would you do this? I have a PC and a laptop with Windows XP. It has been a great OS, but as you know Microsoft discontinued all tech support for windows XP owners on April 2014. That poses a problem for us in not having a system to the latest updates. What is also very negative you keep receiving messages from MS Windows Essentials: Your system is not safe ..blah blah. It is very bothersome. I guess they want you to jump to Windows 8. Not me! I think Windows 7 Professional is a great OS to work with.