Compatability: How can I tell if an external drive I want to buy is compatible w/64bit?
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Drives shouldn't have a problem functioning with either 32 bit or 64 bit. Programs are what cause incompatibility. If it doesn't work, reformat it (I'd recommend NTFS for Windows) and it should be fine.
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Yep. I am currently using Windows 8 64bit and it works perfectly, but I looked for the driver and it is installed under the system32 folder, so even though it works without any problems, it is still 32bit.
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I had 64 bit Windows 7 installed. Since it's a custom build you can tell them what you want.
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I installed a 64 bit os on it and it works but it also works with 32 bit..64 bit is backwords compatable fyi
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Absolutely. You won't have any trouble running 64bit Windows or apps like Photoshop CC.
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Go to Crucial website and download "Crucial Scan" and it will tell you what memory and drives are compatible with your system.
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My box is a dual boot -- Win 98 and Win XP. For compatibility reasons, all drives are FAT 32 and I can access the FAT 32 data.
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I'm using Windows 7 64 bit Ultimate, have had no problems since my purchase
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It is compatible with all windows versions. It works better when you format it to NTFS instead of FAT. Hope you have a USB 3 port so you can take advantage of its full speed.
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Yes. Your computer will format the drive to work with whatever operating system you are using.
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The Drive works well with Windows 8, 8.1 64 bit Providing you up grade software that comes with the unit. I do not have Windows 7 64Bit'
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You can work with win 32bits software as well as 64 bits software, also I use old software and have no problem at all.
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I cannot verify all external drive enclsures but it works on mine which I regard as typical.
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I use this unit with Windows 7 64 bit, so I can't answer that question with absolute certainty.
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The drive is USB 3.0 based, and also 2.0 compatible, but the software that is delivered with the drive is complete trash. Just use it as a "normal" external drive with Win8 or 7, and you will have no problems. The DVD that comes with the drive is currently being used to keep the birds out of my fruit trees.
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I'm going to google 64 bit computer external hard drive and see what comes up
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It should work just fine. Totally backwards compatible. I partitioned mine, my wife and I share 3TB, 2.0 USB for both. Works great! Enjoy!