Is the software pre-installed? I want a disk without software.
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I honestly can't remember if it came with a disc or a software because I didn't use any. It worked right out of the box (I recommend formatting it first though). Do you need a software? If you do, you can probably download it from their website.
18966
It is, according to Microsoft, a pirated disk and key. Disk comes with burned CD and a paper key with no COA or other validation.
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Nope there are 2 listing one with oem no cd/software. Other with retail box with software.
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It comes with all the software you need to do anything with the drive. That is if you get the retail box and not the oem version which is bare bones drive.
260024
Yeah I'm pretty sure it comes pre-installed. But yeah you should be able to download it if it's not already installed.
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Yes, you can use an external CD drive to install software. Are you using a computer without a CD drive?
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I reformat the disc! The tools menu has this as an option, and it works great. I do it after every download.
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There was a software CD bundled with mine. I found the disc unnecessary as the device worked "plug & play" for me.
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I ordered it so I would have the disk. I think you can purchase the download from the web if you do not want to have the disk.
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You do not have to use the pre-loaded software. You can always partition and format the drive yourself. Here is a good article you can share with your customer assuming he is on the MAC. http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-set-up-an-external-hard-drive-for-use-with-os-x/ If you did install it and are trying to remove it, we can have tech support assist them. If you use the uninstaller and don't just delete the folder it should be fine.
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It doesn't come with setup disks, but Windows 8.1 walks you through setup no disk is required.
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Doubt it. They don't really do that anymore, and it's not listed under the "What's in the box" section. More likely it comes with a restore partition.
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It doesn't come with a disk, you download the installer via the website when you register.
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That is a disk that you install, I'm sure if you look you can find a product key to purchase for an immediate download. Hope this helps.
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I am not sure, I gave this as a present so I have never used it myself but from what the person I gave it to has said it is very easy to use, maybe no disk is required.
65576
You can simply put a FAT32 partition on your drive and do it that way. You can do that in windows without downloading anything.
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Yes. Check the options at Amazon when ordering. You have the choice of disk or download.