can this be used as a backup for a laptop?
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I now use these to reinstall my windows 7 Not only can it hold a complete refreshed windows reinstall on this it will still have plenty more room on it to hold tons of files
1881229
Dear Walt: while the thumb drive is limited to 64GB it certainly could be used to backup at least a portion of your hsrd drive files.
1189049
Never tried that... But I don't see why not. It's probably easier for you to just copy it to a USB drive, no?
578528
It is possible, I don't think there would be any harm to the hard drive unless you reformatted to match the computer. You should be able to plug it in, go through your explorer to find the device and accomplish what you want from there.
575778
Nope! You just connect the USB cord into the device you are backing up and it's good to go! Real simple!
1770072
Sure you can, you just have to buy an enclosure for it. But why not just buy an external HD directly? I think it's a bit of waste to use this drive as external storage.
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I would expect so...most laptops use a 2.5 inch HDD. I have installed this HDD into my Macbook Pro, and two Toshiba laptops. I have also placed two in aluminum covers to use as a back up HDD...no problems at all, so far.
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I would think you could retrive files from the hard drive to your laptop so long as the hard drive itself is not corrupted. There is a difference between a corrupted Windows system and a corrupted drive. But this kind of apparatus is so inexpensive that would make it a good bet to try. That's what I did and it worked fine.
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Yes, this can be used as a backup source for an internet modem or router, but because it will not last long once the power is out, it makes more sense to us a APC UPS 350ES (or equivalent) backup battery/surge protector instead.
1147370
From what I see, it only has input for USB, so unless you have a USB to charge your laptop, then no. But you may want to contact the company for additional information.
1209979
Presently I have a drive connected to it as a backup device for my laptop. Temporarily. However it is mostly used to check drives and retrieve data.
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Backing you your computer should be done BEFORE there is a problem. Not after. As long as the hard drive still functions you should be able to place it in the enclosure and plug it into a computer and read your data that way.
1453584
Don't see why not. It's just an external drive. I love mine and I'm using it with my ASUS laptop and my DELL laptop.
1349877
No. This not a laptop-size hard drive. It would fit in a desktop computer. I bought it to serve as a back-up drive that I can keep safe off-site. It fits in an Anker hard drive dock that I bought specifically to create back-ups.
1753373
I'm sorry, but I do not know if that can be done. I'm not great with computers, but this has worked well as an attachment to the laptop! Good luck!
30715
No, unless some kind of adapter is available...this is designed for the small laptop format.
972535
I don't see why it wouldn't as long as you have a usb port available in your laptop. Just plug it in and go!
1242199
No, this Hdd will not fit into a laptop computer. I used this Hdd for a desktop build, for a friend.