will usb 3 drive fit in a usb 2 port
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I purchased this and Windows cannot start the device when it's loaded into a USB 2.0 port. Works fine in a USB 3.0 port, though. This makes me sad, because I cannot use this device with older computers. I'm considering returning it because of this.
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http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110713122012AA66hNd. Please respect other buyers who should only be asked questions about this particular item not ones which are generic.
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Yes, all USB ports on a computer (1.0, 2.0 & 3.0) are the same size and backwards (generation) compatible. The only different size USB plugs are usually on phones and are called mini USB OR Micro USB. Hope this helps
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Yes, you can use it in a 2.0 USB port. It will not be as fast as the USB 3.0 port but it will work fine.
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Hi. You could change USB2 to USB3 by adding a USB3 card to your Windows Machine if there is a slot for it. However, you can not just "change USB2 to USB3. Hello, USB3 is back compatible with USB2. But, you can use an external USB3 drive like this one, using your existing USB2 port. Keep in mind that it will run with USB2 speed and you might also get a message about connecting to a faster port, but it will work.
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Simple answer: NO. Usb 2 and 3 although backward compatible (not forward) are differently made (wired) with USB having substantially different wiring configurations as to preclude a USB 2 connection to be upgradable to USB 3. But, you may find that using an "eSATA connector will be even better (if such a connector exists on the external drive housing) that exceeds what a USB 3.0 connector could do anyway. Having said all that, if you are only using the external drive for backup purposes a USB 2.0 connection would work just fine anyway. Good luck!
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No, It needs to use USB3.0 for the speed, it will not work in a USB 2.0 port.
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Cleo,One more thing is that USB is backward compatible so a USB 3 device should work just fine in a USB 2 port or even a USB 1 port for that matter.Regards,Charlie
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Yes. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0#Architecture_and_features
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it should fit any 2.5in drive. Its a universal adapter to allow for proper mounting in 3.5in drive bays.
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I do not think so.... as you can see the usb size is kind of i would think 2 big.
1111980
Mine came ready for usb2 but I recently bought a kit composed of a new base and cable to make it usb3 compatible.
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Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports. That said, the main advantage of this drive is its fantastic speed, so I'd consider it a bit of a waste to purchase for use specifically with a 2.0 port.
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Either of the 2 ports will recognize USB 3.0 - however, they are limited to only run at 2.0 speeds. So while compatible, they are not optimized.
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Yes it will work with USB2. Obviously, the read and write speeds will be greatly reduced as USB2 is MUCH slower then USB3.
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Sorry but the answer is no. There is no way to trick the USB 2.0 external HD electronics into believing that it's really a USB 3.0 HD. All the external cables and connections in the world will never turn a USB 2.0 design into USB 3. The internal USB designs are simply not the same.
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Yes, the enclosure will work with any SATA drive and is backwards compatible with USB 2
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Yep. There is a mount at the bottom of the case that will take a 2.5 or 3.5 inch drive. You can also get adapters to put a 2.5 in any 3.5 slot. Specifically on this case, you may want to watch this quick unboxing and feature review video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qJutw4eyvJ4
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Yes USB 3.0 cables will work with USB 2.0 ports on your computer. You can even plug a USB 2.0 micro cable into the port on the drive. By design all USB 3.0 micro ports can accept USB 2.0 micro plugs also. You of course won't get the extra speed of USB 3.0Toshiba Canvio Plus 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A100PBU3XS (Black)