I want to import files created in a Windows Operating System to the new external drive and then read and write to these files. Any problems with this?
2041089
I actually returned this HD. Wasn't reliable and would read on and off. I had a Mac though. I prefer the passport 2TB. Much smaller/more reliable
2041090
I actually returned this HD. Wasn't reliable and would read on and off. I had a Mac though.I prefer the passport 2TB. Much smaller/more reliable
2041091
Unless there is some oddity in those files there shouldn't be a problem. The "special" Mac-ness of this drive is that it is able to be used as a backup drive with Time machine - not all drives will support that. AFAIK
2041092
No problems at all. This is very suitable for backing up your files. It does the job and does it FAST!
2041093
None what so ever. You can format it to work for iOS or Windows. Many videos online that taught me to switch it to iOS compatability. I believe it came to me formatted for Windows. If not...an easy reformatting switch.
421022
It's not that simple, but yes. Suggest you google this question in your browser: "how to transfer data from one external hard drive to another".
1191130
Simple usb connection is all it takes. Select the correct connection and open folders, Just about like using an external drive on your comp. Sorry I do not even know where i put it anymore.
2234027
No u have to format.. partition.. and load Windows 7..if it's a new drive u have to do a fresh install..
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No. Simply plug in the drive and start copying files. It may be necessary to reformat the drive depending on your preferred file system (I reformat to "HFS+" for my Mac), but you absolutely do not to install software to use this. I believe both Judith and Vitalino are speaking of device drivers (on a Windows system), rather than the software included with the drive.
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No problems using with Windows 7. USB plugs in and operates great. This is also far far better than the old bigger version of this drive. There are dozens of fun projects accomplished with this as well. DVD copying etc etc
999370
You will not be able to use the direct copy feature to do this as it requires the drives to be the same size. You can connect the device to a computer and copy the data to that first and then to the new drive.
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You should be able to access most files that have a common app (Mac and PC) - the challenge will be saving any updates.Typically PC formatted external drives are FAT32, which will convert to the MAC, but not able to be write enabled back.The exception will be music and photos, they should be available for iTunes and iPhoto imports.
1112827
I copied the disk contents on a USB stick from a work system. You may want to do the same.
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Windows and Mac don't support all the same disk formats. Windows supports FAT32 and the more robust NTFS. Mac can read and write FAT32, as well as its own OS Extended format, but (unless things have changed) can only read NTFS. So FAT32 can be used for both, and external drives often come pre-formatted in FAT32. But if you're only going to use one, you might want to reformat to something optimal for your chosen platform.
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That question would be more if you computer supports booting up from an external drive. Any drive is just that a storage device. So this question goes to your computer not the drive you will use.
980223
IF I had to this, I would transfer the info from the external drive to the old computer and then use Laplink to move the data to the new computer. You can drag & drop files from the drive with explorer. However you cannot transfer programs. Good luck
789702
You need to plug them both in to your computer. Then use either explorer or finder to transfer the data. I recommend you copy the files and then paste them to the other hard drive. once they have been copied delete the originals.
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Recently I added a drive with data to mine. and I was able to restore the data, Back it up and format the drive for a new use. it worked well. I was using windows 7, I am not sure of the format I believe it was NTFS.
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I've used "windows explorer" or "my computer" just like the regular C-drive. This way, you can just transfer the files just like it were on your computer... drag-n-drop or cut/copy+paste. I've never used the backup software because I don't have much sensitive data on it. Hope this helps.
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I wouldn't be suprised if some external hard drives use the NTFS system instead of the FAT32. It's easy to reformat it though.
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Yes, it essentially turns the new drive into the old one. I did this on a Acer netbook and it worked fine after swapping to the cloned drive.