will this drive work with windows 8?thank you
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Yes Yes Yes it works with windows 7 and 8 and 8.1 and prior windows as well as with Macs.... DO NOT install the software that originally came with the drive as others have posted it can create issues. All versions of windows XP through 8.1 have all the drivers you need already installed.
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I do not have windows 8. This I will say, all previous OS'S with a usb connection will recognize the drive. The floppy disc contents will open if the file association to a program is installed on your computer.
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I wouldn't know if does it work with windows 7? but it did show as drive in windows 8 and from that experience it my believe that it will work with windows 7 , the changing settings or any update check out youtube that where i got my information, bottom line is "yes to your question"
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Is this compatible with Windows 7 without going through the hassle of a new drive???
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Yes. This is a hard drive enclosure. If you put in a hard drive loaded with Windows 8 there is no reason why it would not work.
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Yes, the flash drive works perfectly with Windows 8. I use it often with my laptop and iMac. Enjoy!
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I don't have Windows 8 but a quick search using Google shows it is compatible....
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The GB's and windows does not matter. It only allows you to retrieve the data that was on the drive. But to be direct yes It will work. One last thing be sure to check if the drive uses a SATA or IDE connection.
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I don't use Windows 8, but this being a hard drive product, I strongly expect that this would work.
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I have windows 7, and mine worked just fine. I'm not sure about windows 8 though. Hope that helps!
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I have used these drives with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8. 0, and windows 8.1. It worked fine in all cases.
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I do not have Windows 8 but do have Windows 7. I see no reason why it would not work.
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I have used with XP, 7, Linux and assorted flavors of Mac OS. There is no reason it should not work with Win 8. 8 is a NTFS file system - the same as Win 7. If I recall correctly, the WD Elements is a FAT 32 formatted drive - and should work just fine. You can easily reformat as NTFS if desired.
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While Windows 8 is not listed, it should work with Windows 8.1 I briefly tested it and it required the disk in the drive to work.
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It works GREAT with Windows 8. I use the lightscribe program to burn the cover and Nero to burn data. The computer recognizes the drive. Highly recommend.
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Yes, I have a laptop with Windows 8.1 and it works fine. I also use the Seagate with a Windows 7 PC and a Linux computer.
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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.