is it backward compatible with usb 2
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I can tell you that mine was. However the data on it will not restore and I lost 40% of my data.
2043545
Hi, I have used it with a USB 2 port on a Vista OS old Compaq, so it should be ok :-)
612074
Sorry, I don't know. If you searched your model number and determined if it had a USB 3.0 port, you'd know since it will not work as fast with a 2.0 port.
1669124
Indeed it will. In addition, it will work slightly faster on a USB 2.0 port than will a regular USB 2.0 flash drive (not a big difference, but noticeable nonetheless). If you're in the market for ANY type of flash or external drive, I recommend that you buy only USB 3.0 devices. Every one that I have tried is fully backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 and, when you do finally get a computer with USB 3.0 ports, your peripherals will be ready for it.
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Yes! I'm using mine with USB 2. The cord supplied with the drive works with either USB 2 or 3.
558797
It will work with USB 2.0, just considerably slower. In my very informal testing it was about 1/3 as fast when plugged into a USB 2.0 port than when using a USB 3.0 port.
241946
Might be, if you have Windows 7. Didn't work on mine. Transfer rate was exactly the same as usb 2.0.
1993864
I know it's backward compatible with 2.0 (just won't get the high speed transfer), and I'm pretty sure it's compatible with 1.1 since this is what their website states for requirements:"Desktop or notebook PC with an available USB port (USB 3.0 recommended)"
1476316
Yes, it is backward compatible with USB 2.0-My C2 500 GB works well with my USB 2.0
161350
Both, it has a single USB 2 port and two USB 3 ports and USB 3 is backward compatible - hope that helps. Almost all of my old accessories are USB 2 and they work in any of the ports.
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Some are and some are not. They usually indicate if a 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0 on the package or description. This particular USB 3.0 works with 2.0 as well and it has been working just well for me.
1686386
Of course. USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0, however, it will run at USB 2.0 speeds...
1760980
Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports. That said, the main advantage of this drive is its fantastic speed, so I'd consider it a bit of a waste to purchase for use specifically with a 2.0 port.
2100801
Yes, it's backward compatible with USB 2.0. It has software for PC, we use with Macs so I did not try it out. With Mac, it is plug-and-play (no software needed).
1156100
I believe it works with USB 2.0. It is a great writer for the money and I use it a great deal to archive many things to help remove big data from my drives.
1013793
These enclosures are indeed backwards compatible with USB 2.0 due to the fact that all USB 3.0 devices are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and vice versa.
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If by backwards compatible you mean works with USB 2.0 as well as 3.0, then yes.
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Simple answer: NO. Usb 2 and 3 although backward compatible (not forward) are differently made (wired) with USB having substantially different wiring configurations as to preclude a USB 2 connection to be upgradable to USB 3. But, you may find that using an "eSATA connector will be even better (if such a connector exists on the external drive housing) that exceeds what a USB 3.0 connector could do anyway. Having said all that, if you are only using the external drive for backup purposes a USB 2.0 connection would work just fine anyway. Good luck!