will it back up operating systems
830041
Didn't with my laptop, used that one to transfer files to a new desktop and all I got were the files I had on the laptop. It will not back empty folders so I zip those up. those I use to file my psp tubes and fonts in.
830042
From my expreience with the hard drive, it does not back up operating systems. I have just backed up my computer this morning in response to this question and could not find the option (granted, i have a 350gb drive--not the 500--being that the two might have different abilities (I highly doubt it)).
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)
830044
To the best of my understanding it only backs up what it determines are user files (eg images, email files, documents, a wide variery of application specific files but not the whole OS.
1483373
Yes however reinstalling operating systems can be a huge complication as in some cases you will need to download particular drivers seperately in order forbit to work appropriately.
2235306
Depends on the OS. If Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8, yes. If 8.1, no, but you can use File History/create image/backup in Windows 8.1. A smart user just spends the hour to do a fresh install though... Windows degenerates over time.
322551
It is a plug and play. I just create a folder for each machine I want to back up
2212062
Yes. And it can work as a personal Cloud Backup as well. Support Dropbox, Box and Drive integration too!
1401391
Depends on the operating system. There are linux installs you could back up with 100MB. If you're talking Windows 7, its doubtful you could get 1 copy onto a 16GB flash drive. You might be able to get 1 clean install of windows on that, but it would be tight (remember, the 16gb drive is 16000MB which is actually like 14GB). My OS drive has 35GB, and that's basically Windows only since most of my programs/app data files are all on a different drive. Tl;dr: you can partition it however you want, but you aren't going to be putting any windows backups on a 16GB flash drive.
1561600
I do not see how the operating system on the computer has any bearing on the interface adapter. SATA and USB are not OS specific as I understand it. I have not tried the automatic backup function on this device. That's not why I bought it. So, I cannot comment on the compatibility with different platforms.
103520
Yes, treat it as a standard removable usb drive, don't run the "backup" software.
1778364
Yes!!! remember this is like a big pendrive! you must create two folders: Pc A and Pc B, and back up the computers inside, good luck!.
693651
I bought it for my nephew and it has an OS loaded and ready to go. No problems. Highly recommended,.
1185573
Yes you can, it might take a while if you are backing up a lot of files,just be patient.
1438764
It will work just fine. I have Windows 7 pro 64, and it has plenty of storage. After I plug it in and installed the free software for backup, I was ready to go.
1691079
yes it will ,,, that's the idea !!! ,,also helps to to make more space on your PC hard drive ,,but the main intention is to protect information in case something happens to the hard drive ...
322550
Yes it's justs plug and play and it's recognized by any OS. I use windows backup with no problems.The drive itself is amazingly fast! I'd say it has cut hours a week in productivity.
1335712
Yes, but it will only go as fast as the drive is capable of moving. It might be more drive than your system needs.
728463
Yes, according to the company. I asked this question myself. I have backed up three computers, VERY easy. Since I have not had a failure or need to try, I cannot answer 100%.
200504
Sure. But if you are backing-up your OS, you should be doing that to a second physical internal hard drive.