Is this drive compatible with Windows 8?
1947594
The drive itself, absolutely. I use it on Windows 8 with no issues, but alas as Even stated the bigger issue is with the included backup software and stuff, and I haven't used that. Generally most software that will run on Windows 7 will run on Windows 8. If you're just looking to have additional storage or are using some other backup software (such as what comes with Windows 8), then your set.
1947595
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.
1947596
Yes it is compatible with Windows 8Install the pre-loaded NTFS driver for Mac and use the drive interchangeably between PC and Mac computers without reformatting.
1947597
yes but I would not recommend it. It stopped working in 3 days after purchase. You can read my review on the hard drive.
1947598
Yes it is. Now the question is if the software it comes with will be, but I am very confident that it will be.
1947599
No problems there. Just insure that your PC has a USB3 port and the drivers are installed for maximum performance.
1203641
Yes, it is compatible, although you wouldn't reach this drive's max potential.
383914
yes of course- this flash drive support windows 8 Sorry for the delayed response
1712949
I use mine sometimes in Win8 so it should. Double check that Windows has BluRay playing capability built-in from a software perspective. I think it does but wouldn't say I'm 100%. The drive itself will work just fine though.
856932
Yes, this drive works on Windows 8.1. I also use it with OSX 10.9.2, a Chromebook, and a Linux notebook running Debian.
759090
Yes. Just purchased and it installed seamlessly, and is operating just fine under Windows 8.
1399079
Not on my computer. The HFS4WIN.exe file won't install on Windows 8. I spoken with 3 different people in Seagate support and get nowhere. I think they are aware of the problem but don't seem to know how to fix it.
26831
I use this little drive with Windows 7 and have never had a problem. I can't foresee any problems with Windows 8; however, maybe I'm not the person to ask about that. I love this little drive. Easy to use and I know my system and other info are safe. All I have to do is remember to back up regularly.
505085
The drive may not be formatted or formatted with the right file system, you can check that in disk management or the drive could be bad but most likely needs correct format. I just tested mine with my Windows 8 laptop and it works fine.
1218348
The Windows version is not the problem. Your computer must hook up to this sort of drive. If it does, this will work
621692
The Rosewill website does list it as Windows 8 compatible, so you should be good to go. If the drivers on the disc aren't good for Windows 8, you should be able to get them on the manufacturers product page here: http://www.rosewill.com/products/1871/ProductDetail_Overview.htm
163075
This drive worked fine on my computer, which uses Vista Home, but I haven't tried it on the Windows 8 computer at work.
684978
I used this external hard drive with my windows PC running Windows 7- no probems; I am pretty sure that it would work with Windows 8.
1800128
Yes this does work with Windows 8. It shows up as a standard external drive. I am happy with the one I bought althougj it is only USB 2.0. Good buy though.
2126900
The unfortunate answer is 'it depends on a few things' so the ultimate answer is 'no, not reliably and readily compatible with Windows 8'.
2064810
I have used it with Windows 7. I do not see why it should not be compatible with Windows 8.
665226
Yes, it is fully compatible with Windows 8. http://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/products/complete