does not work. Using windows vista. Will not open files on disk. Wants to format the disck instead of opening files.
1092718
I'm the author of the "what a shame" review. Mine did exactly the same except it worked for a short time before it started doing what yours does. I'd send it back before the 30 day window expires. Maybe you'll be lucky with a different one.
1092719
I never had this problem, the only thing I had to do was to unplug it and replug it in between reading disks, now some of my disk were not readable and that was probably because something was wrong with them. Ps I have windows vista also
1092720
Had the same experience. The unit does not work as expected. Using OS Windows XP Prof, the unit will not open the files on the floppy, and instead suggest you format the disk. This action is a no-no, since it will destroy all files in the floppy. The unit was set aside as useless.
1092721
Based on Amazon reviews of external floppies, this one seemed best choice of several. I got lucky - quick plug n play with WIN7, and can't speak for a Vista system. Hopefully, your replacement will work.
1704667
do not buy this product. It is not good on Windows. Although it is suppose to work with Vista and XP, it does not work well period.
2121631
Premsysl B., I'm having the same exact issues. It worked the first time I plugged it in but the system won't allow me to access and files on a blue-ray disk any longer. There seems to be no driver available for it to match Win 8. I used it several times in Win 7 and now that system won't recognize it either. I'm thinking the unit has a flaw of some kind. Too bad Rosewill, Samsung, or Panasonic (all attached to this make) won't post a fix.
2116056
No, it works on XP and earlier. Won't even do Vista!!! (Plus it comes from China so waiting will kill you) Save your time/money - there are better solutions. I ended up getting a used Lexicon for $20. I am very happy with it.
670095
I have one and it worked fine on my old XP machine, but my new Dell has Vista and so far I can't get it to work, even afer downloading the drivers that sandisk said would fix the problem. Vista keeps seeing it as a 14 in 1 drive and refuses to except any input from it. I just gave it to a friend who's still running (and I wish I was) XP and replaced it with one by Belkin.
1222085
Never could get mine to work. This was a replacement for a nearly identical product that I used with windows xp. I eventually finished my task using SLIDES2SD. It did not work as well as the earlier product.
458924
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.
2275881
No, this will not work with Vista. This is an older CDROM version for Windows 98 to XP. Try a new version.
629956
Have no idea if it would work with Win 8 or higher. works with Vista but isn't a great fit. Was really meant to work with Win XP. software comes with it. Downloads not available as far as I know. There has been some work done porting it to Ubuntu.
489158
It should work. What do you mean not recognized? Can you not see the drive in Disk Utilities in order to format the drive?
341986
It wouldn't work for me on Windows 7, couldn't get any tech help either. waste of money!!!
235935
Actually, no. I have two of these...one on a Win7 box and one on a Vista box and both work fine with the stock windows drivers.
1849303
For the Mac, to get it to work you have to install the driver (which is preloaded on the drive in a folder called "Mac Driver"). I don't know how to do anything on Macs so I can't help you much more with that. On the PC however, it should automatically work. I'm assuming a 2006 PC runs Windows Vista? In Vista you need to find the "Disk Management" Program (see link below), and in there see if there is a drive recognized (besides your main C: drive or recovery drive). Also it will tell you the size of the drive so you know this one will be the one with 930 GB. If you see it, right click it and "Change Drive Letter and Path"... From there you should be able to assign the drive a letter (D: or E: are good choices although it's completely arbitrary). Once it has a letter assigned to it, it should appear in Windows Explorer just like your main C: drive. Hope this helps! http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windowsvista/ht/disk-management-vista.htm
1234076
This thing does not like to work at all. It often has issues on Windows 7, but might be better off on Windows XP.
1761121
I purchaced 2 of these. I recently purchased a new computer with Vista. The U3 portion of the drive DOES NOT work with Vista. You have to have one with the Ready Boost. My drive no longer works because I tried to update with U3 program with a program off of SanDisk's website. Now I am dealing with warranty.
456917
Yes, I had it working on Windows 7 64 bit, then went back to the original Vista build for the media center. Good luck.
290662
same happened to me, I just got tired and threw it out. I thought the disk was empty, but it is some kind of software for windows 95.. the whole thing is junk