Will this drive work with Windows 8?
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Yes, I have used this drive from W7 up to a fully updated W8.1 and have had no issues. It's a great drive.
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The drive may not be formatted or formatted with the right file system, you can check that in disk management or the drive could be bad but most likely needs correct format. I just tested mine with my Windows 8 laptop and it works fine.
2280770
It works with an OS or as a Cache Drive. Be aware that mine does not work with windows 8. It does work with windows 7
1712949
I use mine sometimes in Win8 so it should. Double check that Windows has BluRay playing capability built-in from a software perspective. I think it does but wouldn't say I'm 100%. The drive itself will work just fine though.
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To the best of my knowledge, there should be no issues using this unit with Windows 8.
448179
It should work perfectly, though I haven't tested it with this specific drive
620959
I personally don't think it matters if you have a LATER version of windows as the later version will recognized hardware that is older and install the necessary drivers. Windows 8 didn't make any of your hard drives or cd/dvd writers obsolete, only some of your software. I would understand that if it said Windows 8 then it might not work on an earlier (unsupported) version, as the earlier versions no longer are supported by Microsoft and getting updates. Win 7 and 8 should be no issues
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With quite a bit of effort, it will work with Win 8. I disabled digital signing to get it to functioning.
778275
Yes it will. This flash drive is Windows 98-8.1 compatible. It is not USB 3.0, so connection speeds will be very slightly limited, but it will work.
405202
Yes, I have used it with my Win 8 laptop too. Its just like any other USB drive.
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It should function just as the internal one with the same software, either native Win7 or whatever software you use to read/write. Just select the new drive from Explorer.
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Yes. Your computer will format the drive to work with whatever operating system you are using.
1149114
These questions can be answered best by WD support but I do not see why it would not. You can do all sorts of things with compatibility wizard but windows 8 is an unfriendly platform for many reasons...mostly personal for myself.
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It works on my windows 8 machine very well. The power supply died on my unit though but the drive still worked and retained my data.
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Yes, this item will work with Windows 8. More details please look at the listing. Have a nice day! Best wishes, Keedox Maria
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I use it with no problems on Windows 8 machines, Mac's and older windows versions. Was the drive setup for use on a Mac by any chance?
1800128
Yes this does work with Windows 8. It shows up as a standard external drive. I am happy with the one I bought althougj it is only USB 2.0. Good buy though.