Is SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive compatible with Windows 7? I've been using the Sandisk Cruzer U3 Titanium flash drive for the past few years. I've been extremely satisfied with it. However, I just discovered that the U3 security system on my present flash drive isn't compatible with Windows 7. It is time to upgrade to a flash drive larger than 2 GB anyway. Does anyone know if the SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive is compatible with Windows 7? Is SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive compatible with Windows 7? I've been using the Sandisk Cruzer U3 Titanium flash drive for the past few years. I've been extremely satisfied... » Read More Is SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive compatible with Windows 7? I've been using the Sandisk Cruzer U3 Titanium flash drive for the past few years. I've been extremely satisfied with it. However, I just discovered that the U3 security system on my present flash drive isn't compatible with Windows 7. It is time to upgrade to a flash drive larger than 2 GB anyway. Does anyone know if the SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive is compatible with Windows 7? « Show Less
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Google around a little bit on this. I have a "SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive" (this exact model) and it DOES NOT work properly with Windows 7. It is only properly recognized when I boot the computer with the drive in the usb port which seriously reduces the usefulness of the device.
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Thank you for the prompt reply, William. I appreciate it.What you had to say was very encouraging, but I'm still confused about one thing. Your message read as though you use the flash drive WITHOUT using the U3 software. I didn't even know that was an option. However, because I encrypted my present Sandisk flash drive by choosing a password, I can't be sure. So, are you saying that this SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive comes with U3 security software, but that you simply just never chose a password?
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I'm using one now - no problems at all; However - I don't use the U3 software. I didn't really like the added 'baggage', and I had little opportunity to take advantage of the positives. I cannot tell you one way or the other if the U3 software will work, but I can say that on at least a dozen Sony, Toshiba, and Dell notebooks, on Dell & HP desktops running Windows 7 Home and Windows 7 Pro or Enterprise - there is no problems with the hardware compatibility.
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That's an excellent question......, unfortunately I think that only Amazon or what ever retailer that's selling the drive can answer! Reason being that in my opinion, these drives are great and the only thing that separates them is the capacity that they have. So if you can buy a larger drive for less money, and with all due respect, don't be a Schmuck and buy a drive with higher capacity! :-) The physical size is the same for all of the Cruzer fit drives!
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The picture next to your question matches the product. I have used Sandisk Cruzers and the Patriot fits solidly into the computer similar to Sandisk products. I use a variety of flash drives in my work and have been very pleased with the Patriot -- good fit, solidly made, fast performance.
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Yes, it is. I am not aware of any compatibility issues regarding USB flash drives. If the USB port you connect it to is USB 2.0 or even 1.1, it will still work, just not at USB 3.0 speed.
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I use three 2T Verbatim USB drives. I am *very* happy with each of them. They work as advertised and I've never had a problem. I use them in a Windows environment and always reformat them to use NTFS file formatting--as that is much quicker. Typically, I leave them off, and only power them on to copy a backup to or to restore files from. Two of the drives I use are model # USB2T. I think they are USB2. The other is model # SNS2TB which I think is USB3. I prefer it because the on/off switch toggles in a different direction rather than being a button that one might think they pushed on or off when they didn't push hard enough. It's not a big deal either way, but it may be indicative of their making small improvements over time. Best of luck to you.
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Yes, you can use a 3.0 flash drive in a 2.0 usb slot. I would be faster if you have a 3.0 slot. You can tell if the slot is 3.0 by looking at the slot, if it is 3.0, it will have SS next to the slot.
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If you mean usb 3.0, then the answer is no. Check the specs for the various flash drives you're looking at, they should say whether they're 2.0 or 3.0...
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Yes, it is compatible with Windows 7. I have one that I have tried with Windows 7, Linux, OSX, and Windows 8.1. It may be defective or it may need to be formatted. You can right click on "My Computer" and click "Manage" then head to the storage area and see if it is showing there.
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The drive is USB 3.0 based, and also 2.0 compatible, but the software that is delivered with the drive is complete trash. Just use it as a "normal" external drive with Win8 or 7, and you will have no problems. The DVD that comes with the drive is currently being used to keep the birds out of my fruit trees.
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I believe USB 3.0 is compatible with USB 2.0, so even if you have a USB 2.0 port, it will work, it just won't support the transfer rate of USB 3.0. As for storing pictures for a long time, it is unknown, it will definitely not remove something itself, but for how long the flash itself will function, no one knows. The best thing is to keep copies at several places, hardly all of devices will break simultaneously.
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Yes it does. This is far from my first choice though. Sure, this one has the snazzy backup feature, but to me that has not proved a key factor. I can backup easy and fine with the regular thumb drive. But, while I have one and it works I find I much prefer the low profile thumb drives. I use thumb drives "A LOT" and longer thumb drives like this are prone for accidental bumping which torques it and can then damage the drive or worse the receptacle USB port, which is especially bad if on a laptop. If you has USB 2, my first choice would be "SanDisk Cruzer Fit 64GB USB 2.0 Low-Profile Flash Drive- SDCZ33-064G-B35" for $27.58. If you have USB 3 then my first choice changes to the newer "SanDisk 64GB CZ43 Ultra Fit Series USB 3.0 Flash Drive (SDCZ43-064G-G46)" for $42.20 + $4.99 shipping. These prices were found 9-16-2014 on Amazon. If you are not worried about the little extra money, get the USB 3 one, because it will work fine with USB 2 while being ready and able to handle the faster USB data speeds. I have tried lots of USB thumb drives but I keep coming back to SanDisk as my favorite. You might also consider this "elago Mobile Nano II USB 2.0 microSDHC Flash Memory Card Reader -Works up to 32GB- (Black)" or something like it, giving you the low profile USB interface while using a MicroSD or MicroSDHC card.
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Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports, usually faster than a 2.0 flash drive in the same port. You won't get the screaming speeds of a 3.0 flash drive in a 3.0 port, but it's definitely an improvement over the 2.0 flash drive.
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I believe this drive is backwards compatible with USB 2. I have the same drives and had no trouble with using USB 2.
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Not sure I fully understand your question. The SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 is a Flash Drive that plugs into and out of any USB port. If the port is 3.0, the transfer rate will be circa 10 X faster than a 2.0 Flash Drive. The Extreme model is the fastest. SanDisk sells an Ultra model too, found at Wally-World. And there is probably a Standard USB 3.0. The Extreme model writes at about 190MB/sec. All 3.0 Flash Drives are compatable with 2.0 USB ports on your computer.
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I use Cruzer Glide 16GB USB thumb drives in mine. I use a Windows 7 PC to put Mp3 files on the drive.
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I believe the Flash Survivor may be USB 2.0 and the Stealth may be USB 3.0; I have only owned the former (and wasn't impressed, per my review - mine didn't Survive), though I've had other Corsair drives. I believe this theoretically results in faster data transfer, but I didn't notice a big difference back when mine worked.
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Yes, it will store photos, music or any other file that you have on your computer hard drive. Just plug the SanDisk Cruzer into any USB port on your computer then copy the files you want directly onto the Cruzer. If you have any problems see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gPsmN0oKhM. Hope this helps. BTW, these are great drives. I have several available just in case I need to share files with others.