Is it compatible with Windows 7 Image Backup with 500 KB disk?
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It isn't a dedicated external drive, so can be initialized by any disk utility app you should have with Windows of any version. It isn't especially fast for constant random access but it is very reliable for backup storage. Id recommend it if you're in need of mass backup. I use it for iTunes media files and it works great.
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While we use all Apple (Mac) computers, the Seagate Backup Plus can be used with Windows computers, including Windows 7.
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Though I have not used it for this purpose it should work fine if you are using the Windows 7 back up feature. Also I believe your disk is much larger than 500kb, 500GB possibly? Even at 500GB, unless the drive is completely full, you should be able to create at least two different images on the drive.
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Not under the supported systems. But most likely you will have to change to FAT32 in order to backup.
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I have a 160 gig drive from a crashed laptop. XP argued about it but relented and there is no problem with 7.
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I also bought the drive to backup photos. It is working well with the new Maverick OS I switched to a month ago.
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It is recommended but you can use the free clone software the WD offers to clone OS to new hard drive. Just keep in mind it is only 115 GB at first you can use
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Windows 7 can absolutely handle a drive this size. This drive works great with windows 7.
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Works fine. That is what I too have. I use the Windows 7 Back up program for backing up my computer to the Toshiba Canvio.
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Yes, I have used this drive from W7 up to a fully updated W8.1 and have had no issues. It's a great drive.
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I am using it with a 3.0Gb drive with a NTFS file system. Works like a charm
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Yes, Under x64 16TB is seen depending on your configuration, partition type, For more info please See: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2581408?wa=wsignin1.0
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From my expreience with the hard drive, it does not back up operating systems. I have just backed up my computer this morning in response to this question and could not find the option (granted, i have a 350gb drive--not the 500--being that the two might have different abilities (I highly doubt it)).
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You should be able to use it with any version of windows. It should work fine with an external hard drive as a backup.
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Yes, I am using W7 and have no problems. It will take a bit more of available disc space for the extra stuff included that I will not use myself. Seems like a good external HD. (I have the 500 GB model)
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look here, windows 7 supports software raid http://www.buildegg.com/bewp/?p=44
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Compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Linux and MAC systems (In the discription of the drive)
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I don't know. My problem with the drive was the format function would fail to ever complete.
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I'm not sure how to answer your question, you can contact Seagate at their toll free number, I have used Seagate external hard drivesfor years, I am on Windows 7, and it does back up images.