Sorry first time PC builder n about to build one, Q:This drive can work with windows 8? Description says windows 7, Vista and Xp
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Works just fine on mine. Win8 was able to recognize it and install the correct drivers without incident.
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Yes, I installed it on my Gateway PC running Windows 8.1 and it runs fine. Please note that this is a bare bones drive--no cable, software or instructions.
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Win8 should natively support the drive as both a reader and writer of data (excluding movies). That being said, if you are planning to watch Blu Rays or use it for "other activities", then you will need the appropriate software that allows playback of encrypted discs, such as Cyberlink Power DVD or AnyDVD.
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As everyone has stated, it works fine right out of the box with Win8/ 8.1 ... You will need software to play commercial Blu-ray titles however.
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Yes. I used Windows 7 on my machine for it's entire working life. However I'm not sure what WIN8 would do. Godd luck!
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When I installed this drive, I had updated my whole system, so I changed to windows 7. I did that because, I had heard that it will work with Vista, but there would be trouble if you used an IDE connector.
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Sorry, but I don't use windows 8 or 8.1 on this mobo. I have never heard anyone complain about compatibility issues so far though.
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I use it with XP, but I presume it would work with Windows 8. You may want to check out the specs to be sure, though.
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I see no reason for it not to work with xp. Plug into an unused usb port, and use the software that Seagate provides. However, it really is time to ditch xp. It was a fine OS for many years, but without MS support it is pretty much obsolete.
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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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While I don't have Win8 installed on any of my machines, I do have this drive running on a 64-bit version of Win7. There were no ASUS drivers that needed to install. I just plugged the drive into my 64-bit,Win7 machine and it worked as expected. My understanding of Win8 is that if the peripheral works under Win7, then it will work under Win8. I am still very pleased with the performance of this drive and would buy it again or consider an "upgraded" one from ASUS that supports Blu-ray. You do need 2 USB Ports on the same side of the machine, or at least within a few inches of each other. As a reminder, this is USB2 vs. USB3 drive. Hope this helps. While I don't have Win8 installed on any of my machines, I do have this drive running on a 64-bit version of Win7. There were no ASUS drivers that needed to install. I just plugged the drive into my 64-bit,Win7 machine and it worked as expected. My understanding of Win8 is that if the peripheral works under Win7, then it will work under Win8. I am still very pleased with the performance of this drive and would buy it again or consider an "upgraded" one from ASUS that supports Blu-ray. You do need 2 USB Ports on the same side of the machine, or at least within a few inches of each... » Read More While I don't have Win8 installed on any of my machines, I do have this drive running on a 64-bit version of Win7. There were no ASUS drivers that needed to install. I just plugged the drive into my 64-bit,Win7 machine and it worked as expected. My understanding of Win8 is that if the peripheral works under Win7, then it will work under Win8. I am still very pleased with the performance of this drive and would buy it again or consider an "upgraded" one from ASUS that supports Blu-ray. You do need 2 USB Ports on the same side of the machine, or at least within a few inches of each other. As a reminder, this is USB2 vs. USB3 drive. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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yes of course- this flash drive support windows 8 Sorry for the delayed response
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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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I have Windows 7 installed, so I don't know if it will work with windows 8. Sorry.
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I have XP and Windows 7. It works with both. But I don't know about Windows 8. Sorry.
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Diamond USB PC to PC works pretty well on our three OSes Windows 7, Vista and XP. Sorry, we have no Windows 8, 8.1 pc.
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It wouldn't work with Windows 8 on my new pc. It's been awhile since I tried or researched it. Win8 was not in the writeup on their website. Could have changed. I went back to my old pc with Vista. Don't have wireless capability. Also bought another hard drive and Windows 7 for my new pc cuz I can't stand Win8.
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I am not sure about Windows 8, but it works just fine with Windows 7. Since its hard ware and not soft ware there should be an issue.
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Not sure if the drivers work with windows 8 I know it works with XP, Vista, and 7. Windows 8 I am unsure about.
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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.