Is this drive plug and play or do you need to use the device's software to copy files from the computer to the hard drive?
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I use it on my Macbook as a time machine drive. I just plugged it in and it backs my machine up without any manual steps. So it can be used as an external without using any of the software that may have been on the drive. I hope this helps
393465
This is just a hardware connector to plug your HDD to a USB port. So whatever else you want to do with the contents of the drive will have to be software driven.
447038
it does not require a software.. just plug it like a flash drive and it pops up. however, not all usb cords will work with it
322551
It is a plug and play. I just create a folder for each machine I want to back up
895342
I have a Windows 8 computer and have no problem using it. The hard drive I have in the case is from a Windows 7 computer. No issues and no installation of software necessary.
1510474
This device is designed to copy one drive to another without connection to a computer. Just a AC wall plug. It can however also be used as a USB dock, allowing you to use third party software yes. Though it is MUCH slower to do so that way.
1801823
It should its a simple plug and play device. No install required. That is just my opinion
2046249
Just plug it in - I backed up my entire hard drive. If you have issues - contact their 800 tech desk.
640691
You don't need software. Just plug it in like a jump drive and copy the video and picture files off of it and on to your computer.
678450
Software is built into the unit. When you plug into your usb port, the software loads.
1966588
It may be plugged in but it needs to be configured in setup.ampedwireless.com. Once into the menu, select "More Settings". There you will see an option for "USB storage" and under that there are two choices: "Local Sharing" and FTP Server". Select "Local Sharing". There make sure the drive is recognized. If it is them make sure the workgroup matches your windows workgroup. If you don"t know what workgroup to assign then see : http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/join-or-create-a-workgroup I hope this helps.
1668478
Without knowing what system and OS you are using most gadgets today are plug and play. Just plug the usb dongle in the usb port and let the software drivers load then just use it.
642209
Not sure exactly what you're asking, but I use my hard drive on three different computers to transfer data. It doesn't need specific software or to be programmed to a specific system.
929833
Not in my experience. When I plugged the hard drive into my pc, it didn't even show up in my list of devices.
1192210
The software needed to use the webcam is installed via USB, no disk drive is needed. It works great for my Chromebook and is compatible with windows tablets
868147
I have my doubtsit would have to be transferred wirelessly to the computer and then to the hard drivethe hard drive I assume is not wireless
1348754
No it does not. You don't need any software as you are only connecting devices as external drives. It works like a charm!