Had older version of FTM, changed computers, files won't open with this version. Any thoughts on why?
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Had to change them to a gedcom file then they would open but the new files are totally different! Not impressed with the new software, but the old version wouldn't open on my new computer, go figure..
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This is one of the big failures of this device. The file system is a Linux virtual volume group. I've been able to read it on Linux but once read, if put back in the ix-2 it hangs. Firmware is very sensitive to any changes. I would not want to trust my data to it.
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It is supposed to, but so far, I have not successfully imported/modified the older files.
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Note that it depends on your OSX version. 10.4.11 (possibly 10.4.8, but I'm not sure) and later support NTFS - 10.3.9 supports HFS only.
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I can't either! (make the NTI Back Up Now software work). I'm not very technologically savvy, so maybe I'm doing something wrong. Next, I tried backing up files using the Windows (I think) software that's already on my (Toshiba, with Vista) computer, because I was about to ship my computer and didn't want to risk losing files in transit. I thought I had backed up the photographs and documents that I deemed essential, but when I checked the drive to see if my files were on it, it is empty. I can't find any user manual for this on the web. Maybe it's the fault of Vista. Any suggestions?
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You shouldn't have any problem. I have used FTM for years and generally upgrade about every two versions. It is generally seamless. I am using FTM12 now and had no problem upgrading.
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I am not computer savvy so if you fit that category then my answer might be useful; if not then ignore everything I say :-). I also have Mac 10.8, but the original operating system was an older version - I purchased the update. The backup drive works great for me. I can't tell you anything about partitioning, and all the other tech specs. From a "novice" perspective it worked instantly with no problems - the computer recognized it right away and time machine did want it needed to do.
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No to everything. It only works with Windows XP, nothing after that. Plus all old floppys are all numbered the same way. So you have to rename the files on every one. The only thing you can do on windows XP only is look at the pictures.
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I'm betting it's just an update in firmware. Maybe to make it compatible with Time Machine? Might want to check with Drobo's tech support.
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As yet, I've not needed tech support. I installed a 1TB drive and as I mentioned in my review, the documentation leaves some to be desired. You _have_ to format the drive before the device will make it visible to computers plugged into the USB port. I verified that I can read 32GB CF and SD cards and that I can get the files off the drive over the USB port. Those are the main functions I'm counting on.
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I don't remember for sure. I think I used 'Convert e: /fs:ntfs' and it only took a few seconds, so even if it's not it's no big deal
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Yes it does work with that file format. However I do NOT recommend this product, way too many bugs!
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previous version worked on both laptop and desktop new version i didnt load on laptop as old version better
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in the paper that comes with the drive it directs you to seesupport.wdc.com --> knowledge base article #287The 2TB version I just bought was pre-formatted for NTFS (which Disk Utility recognized just fine...I reformatted for Mac just for the better file system)
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I wish I could be of help, but so awfully sorry I haven't encountered problems similar to yours since I haven't copied files larger than 3Gig.
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I was able to access and load files from my eMachines W3502 Tower. Therefore, it appears to perform as backward compatible.
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I'm not all that computer savvy Wayne. I just dragged and dropped the files which obviously was the wrong thing to do. I think I did copy them to DCIM. How do I copy the files to the root directory?