What is the pre-loaded Backup software that is stated to be included "In the Box?"
1296999
All it came with is what you see. I didn't see or have any pre-loaded backup software. All you do is plug it in and copy the files you want onto it. It's really easy.
1770071
That's exactly how I'm using the drive. I do a scheduled backup of changes to specific dirs to the drive using USB.
2276887
You can certainly copy it. I do not use automated backup routines (except for C: drive) so cannot comment on these.
365945
Yes, if You use the Software Included with the Portable Hard Drive, and set it up accordingly, You Just have to press the Button on top of the hardrive, and automatic backup is set! the Backup software included sucks though, you might what to do it your self with winrar, or use acronis true image home 2013/2014.
979534
The back-up software didn't come with the disk I had to get the MAC carbon Copy Copy Cloner application which was free on-line
1175440
Yes, and it is included in the box. It is easy, at the first time you need a driver. Your OS will set it up without your help... only press ok button.Then, at the website, you press download data, and thats all!
33136
No, the one I got at least was just a blank USB drive. But it is a good one. Truecrypt used to be a standard, but they stopped development. Bitlocker in Windows seems to work well.
1722536
I just leave it connected to my computer and backup once a day using time machine. There's no charge that I'm aware of for the cloud back-up.
369062
http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/desktop-hard-drives/expansion-hard-drive/ http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/desktop-hard-drives/backup-plus-desk/ Short Answer: Included software and Extra Year warranty on the backup-plus model
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http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/desktop-hard-drives/expansion-hard-drive/http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/desktop-hard-drives/backup-plus-desk/Short Answer: Included software and Extra Year warranty on the backup-plus model
182908
It comes with backup utility, but you'll need to supply your own CD\DVD drive. AFAIK it does not include an actual backup partition. Mine is currently unplugged, while I play with an alternative, but I seem to remember this being an issue.Now that I plugged it back in there is a backup partition on the drive. You can access it by hitting <alt> F10 during bootup.
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I had no problems with this issue. It would be a good idea to back up your files prior to installing.
1305295
I think it comes preloaded and to be safe I bought recovery disks for the machine recently
67437
It came preinstalled. You can make your own back-up and rescue disks, but they did not provide them.
1048483
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.
268705
Not an expert on this, but after my own recent unbacked-up-data-loss fiasco, I *believe* Time Machine (part of Apple OS X) not only backs up each item---text file, photo, song, movie, etc.---on your computer, but creates a whole copy ("image") of the complete contents of your computer---including apps. In the event of data-loss disaster, you can simply restore your complete computer the way it was. This drive's features list describes it "Time Machine ready"
2005180
Yes. However, this device is accompanied by software that controls the back up process automatically - on the fly. Your backup is therefore always up to date - provided you set up your pc to allow these actions. Of course, it is somewhat configurable. Personally, I didn't explore all of the options available. I installed the software, and set it to select just the files one would expect to back up, such as word processing, spreadsheets, .jpegs, mp3, etc. - no operating system files.