Will this do a complete system backup like my Toshiba Canvio does? It is true that it is compatable with a 2.0 USB port which I have? Thanks
270557
Yes it does do a complete backup and it does use 2.0 usb ports. The best part is that its runs so cool and quiet plus doesn't require external power. I love this thing!
270558
I don't have a Toshiba Canvio though this does work with a usb 2.0 port though you won't be able to take advantage of the full benefits of the usb 3.0 speed available. When I used the WD program to back up it appears it does back up system files.
270559
I have never used the included software, so I cannot answer part A definitively, though i susepct it is capable of it. But it is most certainly compatible with USB 2.0, which is how I use it.
423041
It works like every other Hard Drive. Its mechanical so no Solid State Speeds but does support USB 3.0 so it will be able to transfer data faster. It only has 500 GB of space so as long as what you want to put on this drive (pictures, movies, backups) is not larger than 500GB, it should suffice. This device also comes with a standard USB 3.0 cable so it will connect to any USB port on a computer. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0, the speeds will just be slower.
2265526
Yes! that is exactly what I did, but you will only get USB 2.0 speeds I haven't had any problems with mine.
1965566
Yes, it's backwards compatible with 2.0 It's what I use. Of course you don't get the speed of 3.0. I have a Toshiba drive that is USB 2.0 and esata compatible. Esata is faster, however you need a port on your computer and for mine, it must be turned on before I boot my computer. It requires power also. The Seagate and some others draw their power from the device they are plugged into.
1110814
worked fine on mine. I have backed up a win8 laptop & win7 laptop on one c6 clickfree. I then checked randomly for specific files and found them without issue. I have not tried a restore at this time. So far I like it.
1836763
I have had unit for a few months and it has proven to be reliable. I'm running Windows7 on an Asus laptop and the external port is plugged into a USB 3 slot. I usually have up to 5 peripherals (2 external drives, a printer, a Presonus sound box, and a thumb drive) plugged in. I don't know how this port would work in a USB 2 slot.
657735
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.
1271992
I didn't see anything on the box stating that. It does work well, I use it almost daily and I haven't had any problems yet. I transfer files that are 8 -12GB's with this drive. Also it does seem work faster with the USB 2.0 computers then the 2.0 flash drives.
2005180
Yes. However, this device is accompanied by software that controls the back up process automatically - on the fly. Your backup is therefore always up to date - provided you set up your pc to allow these actions. Of course, it is somewhat configurable. Personally, I didn't explore all of the options available. I installed the software, and set it to select just the files one would expect to back up, such as word processing, spreadsheets, .jpegs, mp3, etc. - no operating system files.
69041
Hi! It is shown with proud on outer box "Super Fast USB 3.0. Exactly what I needed for my modern i5 laptop (it's name Toshiba too). Actually Toshiba quite trustful company make good devices. Maybe this defective one in a million? I will try to recover my priceless pictures and HD videos from my trips from Europe. And hundreds and hundreds of songs and my pictures. My co worker computer guy tried to help me, but could not do anything - it does NOT work...
1517182
it backs up everything on it but if you mean does it backup the operating program ie xp or 7 I don't think so. ask Seagate.
350272
I'm sorry. I don't see you asking a question here. What is your question? As you say, this Toshiba should definitely work with your laptop. And it doesn't require a power adapter. You just plug it into your computer via a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port. It is true their user's guide is almost non-existent and poorly written. I guess they figure the unit is so easy to use, a person can just figure out how to use it by reading the directions on the computer screen. Personally, what I find confusing is : what happens when you back up your computer so many times, you reach its 1TB limit, because apparently it keeps adding on the backup memory to the unit every time you back up? Does the unit automatically "delete" some or all of the least recent backup? It is a little confusing. Thanks.
1640657
Sorry, I have no idea what you are asking me about, all I can tell you is that this drive works with a USB port, other than that, I can't help you :(
248976
The drive is used for dvd backups and picture storage. When the old drive failed, I purchased another USB 3.0. That didn't help. I recovered almost 1 TB in two days. Then, since I had not yet received the new 3.0 card, I tried using the USB 2.0 to transfer from another backup (a western digital) to the Seagate. In 3 days, I moved about 300 Gb. That was left on 24 hours, too. After I got and installed the new 3.0 (I still doubted the old one), all remaing 500 plus Gb moved in less than 3 hours!. I never measured or recorded the speed. And the old 3.0 USB worked similarly.
949493
Well, I did buy this and am not having any issue so far. I use it as a backup disk and carry files. It works fine for me even if I connect it to a USB Hub. I have used it with different Dell Laptops with NO issues.
2031651
I have an old toshiba dual core, with windows 10 (tech preview), and I put it to work there. Its faster than the other usb 2.0 already there. I use it for backup on usb 3 samsung drive. The trick was to download the appropiate driver because the one that came with it did not work.
830043
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)