Does this program and cable work with an external hard drive and a desk top computer? Thanks. Bill
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I don't think it would work... The product requires that software be installed on each machine. It's doubtful that the external hard drive would have the processor to run a program. I could be wrong, of course, but having used the product myself, my thought is that it won't work.
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this did not work at all, nothing. I then bought the SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 Adapter Converter Cable for 2.5 / 3.5 Inch Hard Drive / Optical Drive with External AC Power Adapter and this worked. I was able to move all the data i needed to my new computer hard drive.
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All I know to say is try it. It works with USB to hook to my computer. And I can put a DVD or CD into the computer and play it. I don't have an external drive.
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Dear Customer,Thank you for your question regarding our BlueRigger active USB extender cable! If your hard drive is connected to a power cable, our USB extender cable should work with it. This cable will work with data, but not for charging devices.Please contact us at service@bluerigger.com if you have any additional questions.Thanks,BlueRigger LLCservice@bluerigger.com
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I bought this as a gift for my granddaughter some time ago. It seems it came with the USB cable; I don't remember specific software, but it worked so I would suspect it did.
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I have an external USB hard drive connected and it works fine. You can even play back files from the USB drive. I have a 1 TB external drive.
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Yes. It works but the package does not include case for external use, mounting screws (if your case needs them) or cables. If you are replacing a drive in a computer, you can use the screws and cable already there. This is a SATA drive so the computer and cable must also be SATA.
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I believe it works for PC and Mac. You'll have to do your own formatting and that should take care of it. It's funny you should ask about this drive. I have two of these 1 TB drives both the same. I was doing pretty good up until 2 weeks ago when the most recent drive started to cut out and giving me error messages. I had heard about the port and cable having problems and I think I just started having this problem. I use LaCie because my porche drive is still going and doing great. This "Rugged" model is suspect at this moment. I'm going to try re working it and hope I can get it back in operational mode. Best of luck. I believe it works for PC and Mac. You'll have to do your own formatting and that should take care of it. It's funny you should ask about this drive. I have two of these 1 TB drives both the same. I was doing pretty good up until 2 weeks ago when the most recent drive started to cut out and giving me error messages. I had heard about the port and cable having problems and I think I just started having this problem. I use LaCie because my porche drive is still going and doing great. This "Rugged" model is suspect at this moment. I'm going to try re working it and hope I can get it... » Read More I believe it works for PC and Mac. You'll have to do your own formatting and that should take care of it. It's funny you should ask about this drive. I have two of these 1 TB drives both the same. I was doing pretty good up until 2 weeks ago when the most recent drive started to cut out and giving me error messages. I had heard about the port and cable having problems and I think I just started having this problem. I use LaCie because my porche drive is still going and doing great. This "Rugged" model is suspect at this moment. I'm going to try re working it and hope I can get it back in operational mode. Best of luck. « Show Less
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I tried It but didn't work with any hard drives and I returned it. Some people say it works but it surely was not my case
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I am not sure. I usually hook mine up to a computer. I believe the first time it installed a program. You could do that and then transfer to the hard drive. Sorry, I am not more helpful :)
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This works with normal USB port of your computer. The other end fits with your portable drive. You should confirm that USB drive connection is matching the other end of cable
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Yes it came with a cable and no I did not need a program for windows 7. It just read it as another drive.
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yes, but but external drives suck up too much power for most hubs, like this one. Mouse, keyboard work fine, so try to connect external drives directly to computer.
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Good question. I would think not because it's connected to a computer with USB. You also need to insert a disc to start the program. Hope this help.
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I have a Toshiba 1TB and no external power added in the USB port. Yes it works.But I would suggest an external power supply for the Hard Drive. This Device is a dreamwith all its different function. Its does all that stuff it claims... Charges Device (Phones and such)...its own wifi hot spot and wifi extender... Media Player thur USB flash and SD card... Excellent Buy... I have 3 of them
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Yup, it comes with the program you'll need to do that. Cable box plugs into this, and a USB goes from this to your computer. Done.
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Absolutely. That's the exact reason I bought this cable and I use it with an "old" portable hard drive that is micro USB powered (My Passport 500GB from 2010). I've had it connected for at least a year and it works like a charm. I hope this helps!