can I use it to back up data files from a windows 2000 pro pc?
1185573
Yes you can, it might take a while if you are backing up a lot of files,just be patient.
1185574
The SanDisk Cruzer will appear as an additional drive when plugged into an available USB port. Files can be copied to it using simple copy commands such as selecting the file to copy and using CTRL C (copy) selecting the drive created by the SanDisk and pressing CTRL V (paste). After waiting for the copy to complete, you can remove the Cruzer from the USB port. You can create folders on the Cruzer drive to organize your files.
1185575
I believe so as long as you have a USB port. My guess is that will be the older USB 1.0 type port so expect a slow transfer time. I would format the Cruzer as soon as you plug it into your PC and select ntsf formatting. With the smallest block size possible, if it gives you that option at all otherwise you may want to see about using an online storage service or trying to connect your PC to a trusted local network and transfer to a PC with a more recent OS, Windows XP at a minimum.
1185576
Yes, files can be copied to the SanDisk Cruzer. Do not unplug the Cruzer while files are being written to it.
1567771
I'm not sure. Perhaps you can just attach both drives and use windows to copy the files.
561084
I would think you could retrive files from the hard drive to your laptop so long as the hard drive itself is not corrupted. There is a difference between a corrupted Windows system and a corrupted drive. But this kind of apparatus is so inexpensive that would make it a good bet to try. That's what I did and it worked fine.
1683127
I'm sure you can do it yourself on your home pc, but the easiest way is to take it into a boost stoe and have them transfer the data.
2112568
Yes, but not with the software since it is only for cloning an hdd. When you connect the drive to your pc with the cable provided you can easily access all the info or wipe it
1975928
You should be able to. I was able to reformat it to ext4 for a Linux data drive with no problems.
1913573
Hi, I'm no PC expert by any means, but I myself use it for storage of photos, as well as weekly back up of my files on my work lap top. Also I transfer files from one pc to another and never have had an issue. Hope this helps! God Bless......
2161278
You should be able to use it with any version of windows. It should work fine with an external hard drive as a backup.
1972717
Yes, great for that purpose. Just remember to back up your files regularly :)
957509
I'm using it with Win 8.1 and no problem making backup files. Have not had to recover.
1958253
I am sorry I can't help you as I have never done any thing like that before. The only thing I have used mine for is a backup for my computer.
758580
Hard to say, but I doubt it. The thing requires a driver to run in Windows, and is recognized as two separate drives.
1310605
Though I have not used it for this purpose it should work fine if you are using the Windows 7 back up feature. Also I believe your disk is much larger than 500kb, 500GB possibly? Even at 500GB, unless the drive is completely full, you should be able to create at least two different images on the drive.
1935863
I have never used this to transfer files from a windows ME computer but it will transfer files from windows 2000. what I would do is to use a usb flash drive to transfer the files. If the computer does not see the flash drive download a driver for it.
103520
Yes, treat it as a standard removable usb drive, don't run the "backup" software.
508021
Yes you can use it for that but no it is not ready out of the box. It doesn't come with a hard drive or an operating system. It takes a 2.5" laptop style hard drive and I installed an operating system - Linux - via USB.
563143
I'm using it for two computers but I'm manually backing them up. I never use the built in software.