can a novice install this drive?
1032236
Yes, this a straight forward process plug n play. If you have any concerns, check YouTube for do-it-yourself videos.
1032237
Yes absolutely. I did it for the first time ever and I admit it I was scared, but right now I'am writing to you from this hard drive and I did it all by myself. I did read a lot though before doing anything.
1032238
If you are comfortable opening up the tower case of your desktop PC, and poking around inside of it, you can probably install this drive. If you're REPLACING your system disk, you need backup hardware to create a new system disk. If you're ADDING a drive, you should first check to see that you have available power and communication cables with the appropriate types of connectors.
1434286
Greetings,Great question!Yes, absolutely. The two drive types can be installed and utilized in conjunction with one another.Best regards,MITXPC
444055
I've had bad luck trying to install from a usb drive, had to use the original dvd. Another possiblility is occasionally windows 7 does not have the correct ahci/raid drivers, but it should ask for them if needed.
1000723
Yes that is possible. The harddisk is accessable and replaceable. If you want you can also add it to the machine. However there is no mounting bracket for it. So you would have to get creative. But there are enough sata ports.
1587008
There is a way but I had the installer program it. My starter system manual explained how. Wish I was more help.
2132937
In not sure but I'm going to say no. Since you have to install drivers for this hdd before using it.
1094987
Yes, but you'll need a computer to go along with it. I'm guessing you're probably a more casual user, so I'd recommend having a technically inclined friend or computer repair specialist help with the install.
156630
Not quite sure what's preventing you from simply installing it as you did before. Unless you no longer have the requisite serial info or password to do so. I'm sorry I'm not very helpful. I can tell you that personally when I have had the need to install on a new computer and can't find either the disc or the info (which is almost always the case) I simply orflder a new one. The version I have isn't very costly and there are a number of places to find em. Good luck. Maybe you should ask a thirteen year old. I'm 50 and that's what I end up doing.
561085
You can hook up the drive but you might need a recovery program - I suggest "icare" - good program.
1323372
Yes you can as you have a slot for it. You will need to clone over the existing install or reinstall Windows. There are also USB enclosures and normal SATA adapters.
1327235
No problem with that configuration as long as you have a motherboard that will natively recognize a 4tb drive.
935617
I dont know that computer, but I had no issues installing in my laptop replacing an 80Gb drive. So long as the connector/drive type is the same - you should be good. Note: get an external SDD drive kit that's made to clone the drive - if you don't want to reinstall everything. It made install fast and simple.
2210757
Highly doubtful. Win 95 is not the real problem. But a PC old enough to still have Win 95 almost certainly lacks the SATA interface needed for this drive.
362232
I don't honestly see why not. I mean you are converting anything SATA to IDE. So I don't believe it would be a problem. If it is, let me know at Plato2099@yahoo.com
1841183
I did install myself. I am not a computer wiz, but just know some basics. I think it is fairly easy. After installing, I copied my startup to this drive and told my computer to use this hard drive to start up. It worked and has worked ever since.
1242322
Absolutely. I installed a 2TB drive in mine 6 months ago. Works like a charm.
2207497
I don't think there's anything special about this drive that would make installing OSX difficult, I put 10.8 on mine just fine. Make sure you partition/format it first with Disk Utility so it has a GUID partition table and Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format.