How's the migration software? I just want to migrate WIN7 and a couple primary programs. The rest to stay on HDD.
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I didn't see any options for that. You boot from the cd/dvd and clone the drive. I suppose that you could deinstall the programs you don't want afterwards. HTH
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You may want to contact mfg (they were very helpful over the phone- small company) to see if there is a downgrade option. When we purchased our unit, we were able to get Win 7 but having worked in the industry Microsoft usually "forces" OEM vendors to their latest version of software.
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I have Win 8.1 on it and I happy with that, I don't want to change it for Win 7 (but I think I could)!
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Nope, sorry, still on Win8, but, I love it. There was a light learning curve, but after that, it's a breeze.
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No, but if you want to transfer your existing operating system with files and programs intact - a transfer kit is the easiest way to accomplish this. If you are doing a clean install than you do not need the transfer kit, but you will have to reinstall windows- hopefully if this is your intent than you will need a windows installation disk or the manufacturers recovery software
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I currently have one running in a 64-bit Win7 system and I don't recall any installation issues. Best of luck.
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effortlessly is relative...can you transfer the data and O/S? or is this as a secondary drive? Your mileage may vary!
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Unfortunately, no it doesn't. It's just a barebone hard drive. You will have to do a new install of windows or get a cloning/migration software kit. Or your other option is to buy a Solid State Drive kit that comes with the cloning/migration software.
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I have many of these drives running both Ubuntu and Win7.. No issues at all. Be sure to enable TRIM in Ubuntu, I heard 14.04LTS will do it automatically though.
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You'll need to buy Win 8 Pro (Sounds stupid, I know)then downgrade to Win 7.It's cheaper and easier to download Classic Shell and use that for the start menu like i have.
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Sorry I don't have an answer for the question but I can tell you the user software is a bit tedious, passwords are commonly over ridden, the rights as to how the user can use the drive is very tedious. Hopefully they upgrade the GUI which is accessed through explorer, you have to grant rights in order to use the drive the way you would like, just wish they had a better GUI.
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I moved everything. I wanted the OS. Maybe you could clone it all and then remove all the applications. Or maybe someone else has a better idea.
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I works for me using VMware fusion. I also read that it works great using Boot Camp to run windows natively. Hope this helps!
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I removed the 500G drive (it was 7200 RPM, BTW) and replaced it with a 250G SSD. Because of the fixed position of the disk connector a 3.5 to 2.5 adapter doesn't fit. I just plugged the SSD in and secured it with a couple pieces of tape. Since it lies flat, it's not going anywhere. I loaded a pre-release copy of Windows 10 on the SSD and have been running it for a couple months. Not a gaming rig, but a good general purpose unit. Boots fast, very stable. When Win. 10 is released I'll put the 500G disk back and run the upgrade so I'll have a genuine licensed copy.
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I transferred from XP to Windows 7 and all went well. Files, pics, email contacts, email records all came across nicely. I don't know about Windows 8.1. Others can probably speak to that better. I would guess they will answer in the affirmative. This is a good company to deal with.
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I need to backup a WINXP pc and then move the files to a new WIN7 machine, so I emailed Seagate and asked about compatibility. I just got a response that I think will be helpful to many Amazon shoppers. Here it is:"The Go is compatible with both operating systems. You will need upgraded software that we can provide so that the drive can be used to back up your W7 PC. If you will provide the serial number of the drive you purchase we will be happy to send you the software."UPDATE 12/18/09: I also purchased this cool little hard drive, and it works seamlessly with Win7. Seagate sent me the updated software, but I didn't need to use it. I definitely recommend the FreeAgent Go! I need to backup a WINXP pc and then move the files to a new WIN7 machine, so I emailed Seagate and asked about compatibility. I just got a response that I think will be helpful to many Amazon shoppers. Here it is:"The Go is compatible with both operating systems. You will need upgraded software that we can provide so that the drive can be used to back up your W7 PC. If you will provide the serial number of the drive you purchase we will be happy to send you the software."UPDATE 12/18/09: I also purchased this cool little hard drive, and it works seamlessly... » Read More I need to backup a WINXP pc and then move the files to a new WIN7 machine, so I emailed Seagate and asked about compatibility. I just got a response that I think will be helpful to many Amazon shoppers. Here it is:"The Go is compatible with both operating systems. You will need upgraded software that we can provide so that the drive can be used to back up your W7 PC. If you will provide the serial number of the drive you purchase we will be happy to send you the software."UPDATE 12/18/09: I also purchased this cool little hard drive, and it works seamlessly with Win7. Seagate sent me the updated software, but I didn't need to use it. I definitely recommend the FreeAgent Go! « Show Less
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Sorry I don't like win8! I prefer win7! Good luck and hope some1 can answer your ?