Windows 7 Backup? Is there like a built-in restore function?
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I know that on my netbook the OS installation resides on a small partition on the end of the hard drive. I'm sure that it is the same for this device.
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It did backup everything I had on my hard drive, including the os, so that's good (provided your system is virus-free), although I have yet to test out how well that worked, since I haven't had any problems with my system (thankfully)
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Yes. You can use Synology Data Replicator or you can use the standard backup program that comes with windows. See synology link for instructions. https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/tutorials/454
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no it just came with windows xp installed and a recovery disc , I have since updated to windows 7
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Be very cautious. This is just an external hard drive (not digital magic). You can backup files, but you CANNOT USE WINDOWS 7 (and earlier) BACKUP SOFTWARE to make an "IMAGE BACKUP" . (Definition: An "image backup" is a complete copy of your files, programs and system settings used to rebuild your system if your hard drive fails.) Here's the reason. Windows 7 and earlier stores data in one size sector (512 byte) and these new (greater than 2 tb) hard drive stores it in another size (4 kb). They are only compatible with considerable fiddling. Seagate has a a free backup program (DiscWizard) which is said to correct the problem. Internet chatter says it is not reliable. Personally, I'm going to buy some 2 tb drives, formatted with 512 sectors and save myself a lot of tinkering. To see what Seagate says, see the following link: http://knowledge.seagate.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/005486en?language=en_US To see what Microsoft says, see the following link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2510009 Check the internet for reviews of DiscWizard.
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You can certainly copy it. I do not use automated backup routines (except for C: drive) so cannot comment on these.
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Yes, treat it as a standard removable usb drive, don't run the "backup" software.
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I just saw that it's Windows 7 you want to go to. It's the same procedure basically. You need to get your data off that system if possible. You'll also need a Windows 7 install disk.
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Hello Kaosnorder, thank you for contact us, this item come with Restore media in a Second Partition Disk
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I have not tried installing windows 7. It has a backup copy of windows on a different partition of the hard drive(no back up CDs). If you did a clean install I don't foresee any issues.
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No does notcomewithoperating system i bought recover disc from hp it formatted an loaded win7
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You should be able to as long as you do not exceed the capacity of the drive. Please see my other review as to backup. DO NOT use the Seagate backup utility that comes with the drive as it fails to back up many of the most important informational files in Windows installs. Use a dedicated 3rd party backup software (I use Macrium Reflect) and dump the garbage software provide by Seagate.
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Open up your Windows explorer and find the drive that the Seagate is listed as. Copy and paste the files you want to back up!
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On a windows 7 pc you simply go to start menu - computer - right click the flash drive - left click "format" - left click the drop down menu - left click NTFS or Ex-FAT - and then press START. If I was going to use as a boot drive for, say restoring my operating system, I'd uncheck the quick format box and do a full format. I think this method works the same or similarly for XP or Windows 8, I haven't tried either in awhile. Cheers!
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No, but you can use windows easy transfer application to backup and restore your data from old hard drive to new one.Hope that answers your question.
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A handy guide. http://lifehacker.com/5837543/how-to-migrate-to-a-solid+state-drive-without-reinstalling-windows
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My son (more computer literate than me!) plugged in the buffalo hard drive, went to Start/Control Panel/Backup restore and follow the instructions. highlight the file you want to back up and go. It can take quite q while the first time.