Toshiba customer supp. told me I could only retrieve my docs/pics if I connected the HD to another PC. Is that true?
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That is true. It is not a stand alone unit - it must be connected to a computer in order to retrieve docs/pics. Hope that helps.
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Unfortunately I do not have the answer to your question. I use the device for storage only ... I hope someone will have your answer - if not check the Toshiba website. Have a nice day..
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If you have recovery disk,just replace hard drive ,put disk recovery computer.do not have disk ask toshiba for it
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There is a way to swap files, but why did the computer fail??? If it was due to a virus, you'll unfortunately be swapping that to the new computer. If not, your in luck, you can connect the hard drive as a slave to the new hard drive and download. Look on Cnet.com or instructibles.com to lead you the way. Good luck!! I know how much my files and docs. mean to me and I would hate for them to be corrupted - DVD storage is the way to go, unless you have access to a cloud. Hate to say this, but let this be a lesson learned, I lost allot of files I wish I still had from the late 90's and 2000's - Be smart and use external storage, Peace Brother or Sister
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No, as far as I know you have to use the app to move anything into the drive using it as a stand alone drive. I originally wanted to use it on locations and such but data transfer is slow and the interface is horrendous. I'm sticking to my laptop and cabled drives for the time being.
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I just tried it. It works. I can see the Toshiba 1TB driver although some video files cannot be opened on RT due to not been supported.
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I would assume so. It has been a while since I used it, but I believe I was able to retrieve both documents and photos from old floppys.
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No. This is to put into your mac book so that it can use two HDD. This is by no means a way to retrieve data. Your going to need to find software to do what you are looking for.
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I'm not sure. Perhaps you can just attach both drives and use windows to copy the files.
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That's interesting. I just kept mine in a box, but that was fortunate because when the new drive failed they were able to retrieve my data (again) from my original drive. I would think a computer place that does repairs could help you.Sounds like a great idea, good luck.
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If you have another PC/Laptop which has DVD drive, you can share that drive with your NC10 on the local network. It's pretty easy to do, especially if your PC runs vista. XP isn't hard either.
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The installation software is loaded on the drive and you only get one chance at installing it. Apparently the first install was done incorrectly. Toshiba will not give you another copy of the installation software (very poor customer support), they will tell you to go on the market and buy it from a 3rd party. I will never purchase another Toshiba product because of that policy.
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Absolutely. I have an older Dell running XP with an older Buffalo external drive attached (that's why a secondBuffalo drive to a second PC) that has maybe 20,000 photos plus tons of other files on it. Assuming you havea fee USB port, an external disk is the way to go especially on older PCs with a smaller C drive.
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I was able to save all pics and some of my desktop items. But your best to move everything to a flash stick, or a disk of some sort just to be safe.
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Sorry I do not know specifically, but you could go to the Toshiba web site & that could point you in the correct direction
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esl537's answer is best for tech details. My Dell is similar to yours & the HD works fine with existing cables. I knew it'd be backward compatible but I could also carry it forward to a new system with higher transfer rates 'one day.' It's been several months & all is well. Much quiter than Seagate it replaced.
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Works fine. That is what I too have. I use the Windows 7 Back up program for backing up my computer to the Toshiba Canvio.