Is this capable with windows 8.1?
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Yes, if you are installing the Velociraptor into a desktop pc. No, if you're installing this into a tablet or a notebook/laptop.
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They are just drives, so they are hardware dependent, not software, and will work with any SATA 2 or 3. I use pairs of disks of this type on 4 computers in RAID 0 (hardware Raid, but software might be good too in new computes). So, I recommend RAID 0 with two of a smaller size instead of a bigger one, you will get stable >250MB/s with quick access time, and will not be jealous to an SSD, since it will be cheaper and, probably, safer in a desktop. They are rather low-power, stay cool and silent (slightly model dependent), and I did not see a defective one after a few years (mine are marked "enterprise storage", but this is same 5-year warranty) They are just drives, so they are hardware dependent, not software, and will work with any SATA 2 or 3. I use pairs of disks of this type on 4 computers in RAID 0 (hardware Raid, but software might be good too in new computes). So, I recommend RAID 0 with two of a smaller size instead of a bigger one, you will get stable >250MB/s with quick access time, and will not be jealous to an SSD, since it will be cheaper and, probably, safer in a desktop. They are rather low-power, stay cool and silent (slightly model dependent), and I did not see a defective one after a few years (mine are... » Read More They are just drives, so they are hardware dependent, not software, and will work with any SATA 2 or 3. I use pairs of disks of this type on 4 computers in RAID 0 (hardware Raid, but software might be good too in new computes). So, I recommend RAID 0 with two of a smaller size instead of a bigger one, you will get stable >250MB/s with quick access time, and will not be jealous to an SSD, since it will be cheaper and, probably, safer in a desktop. They are rather low-power, stay cool and silent (slightly model dependent), and I did not see a defective one after a few years (mine are marked "enterprise storage", but this is same 5-year warranty) « Show Less
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I am on windows 8.1 pro and have no issues with it so far and yes it is compatible
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I bought this for my husband. He uses Windows 8.1 and says Yes, it works with that.
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I have not tried it on 8.1 but it did work on Win 8 so it seems likely that it would. John
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with windows 8 it's compatible with Windows 8.1 I don't know but 8 and 8.1 are close
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Yes, I used it with windows 8.1 but it should make no difference between 8 and 8.1
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Yes, it works on Windows 8.1. That is the Operating System I used to set it up.
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I just got a new laptop with windows 8.1 and it works fine thus far. It should work okay.
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I have used it with a Win8 machine. Not sure if 8.1 would work. In fact, I had more issues w/ making it compatible w/ a Win7 machine than the Win8 one. Hope that helps.
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Don't know if it works 8.1. Works fine on windows 7. It has software on disk and runs from USB port.
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Yes, it works with Win 8.1. There seem to be no problems with it on the update system.
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Yes, it works just fine w/ Windows 8.1. It is compatible w/ VLC Media Player, Handbrake, etc.
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i would like to think so. i read in alot of PC magazines that this is possible although i never bothered to do it my self since I'm very comfortable with windows 8.1
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of course not, there is no cd to install windows 8.1, it is saying that is compatible with windows 8.1.
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Sorry, I cannot answer the question because I don't have Windows 8/8.1. It does work on XP Home/XP Pro and Windows 7.
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Yes, it will work with Windows 8 or 8.1For future checking: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/Home
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On the box that it is "Windows 8" ready -- you might need to down the latest software from www.buffalotech.com or you may not. Does not mention 8.1 but may work.