Will this drive run OS 10.7?
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I have OS 10.7.5 so it will run on your system. This is a hard drive so I don't think that the system matters.
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The Newertech spec sheet here (http://www.newertech.com/products/usb.php) says OS X 10.5 and later
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It should. Format it as a Mac OS X (Journaled) file system using Disk Utility, and you should be good to go.I only use it as a Time Machine backup HDD, so there's no troubles there.
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Absolutely. I installed Windows 7 on a late 2009 iMac via boot camp. I am running Mountain Lion OS on my Mac by the way. Also, my Mac has a 2.66 ghz processor and 8 GB of RAM. Windows 7 runs flawlessly, buttery smooth and lightning fast. You will love it. My only regret is I should have made the partition larger. I only devoted 80 GB to Windows, I wish i had devoted 200 GB of my 1 terabyte drive. Also, when you get to the point of formatting the drive during installation when Windows starts, choose ADVANCED and format the partition in the NTSB format. Windows will only run in this format, NOT the default FAT format that boot camp creates.
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pretty sure the answer is yes. the mimiting factor isn't necessarily the hardware, but snow leopard. Instructions for boot from a thumb drive are here:http://www.maketecheasier.com/create-mac-snow-leopard-usb-installer-disk/the HD should also work.
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Yes I believe so should all be in the specs. I have had no trouble with the drive, Seems very reliable using it with my macbook retina.
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Simply put Yes. To avoid confusion, I am running W7 Ultimate 64bit. I cannot speak for any other OS but I would assume the answer would be yes as well.
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I have Mt Lion, I am not sure if there are any issues with previous OS's.. I can't imagine it being a problem, especially if you're using it as a sole hard drive.. I have the stock 1TB hdd as a secondary internal in my 2012 Mac mini, and if you pay attention to the OWC instructions on setup, it works like a dream. I can only imagine hardware not being compatible if anything. I really don't know 100%, but I assume you will be safe
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Yes. Your Mac will ask how you want to format the drive. You choose the format that works best in your environment.
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OS / System Requirement Operating System Supported Windows 7, XP, 2000, Vista, Mac OS 10.4.X and higher
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Absolutely !!! and it is generally a free upgrade. I am running OSX10.9.5 and my iMac is a 2009
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Yes it will. It has worked wonders for me since i used it as a back up for re-installing Apple OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion). As long as you follow instructions on partitioning it. There are plenty instructions and examples on YouTube from different tech guys showing vids on how to back up and install OS (win or mac).
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While I have never tried this particular hard drive with 10.5.x, I can't imagine there would be any problem. Macs running just about any flavor of 10.x should be able to use these external hard drives without a problem.
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Is this compatible with Windows 7 without going through the hassle of a new drive???
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I don't think so. I ran it on my son's computer 12 years ago and it ran well...that is how old the OS should be. My new computer with windows 7 can't read it.
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Probably, although I'm not sure. I have Mac OS 10.7.5, and it wasn't compatible.
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It is a Mid 2007. It is a fantastic computer for basic needs. It will run OSX Yosemite 10.10.2 fairly easily,but Apple originally designed it for OSX Snow Leopard 10.6.8. Keep in mind that while it is upgradeable to 10.10.2 this is the last O/S that it will be eligible for. If you are looking for a Mac that can handle photoshop, lightroom, Indesign or anything else resource heavy, you may want to consider a newer model. This model can handle these programs, but at the cost of speed. I still own one and it was great to run my business from, but now as software updates, this iMac lags behind. ~PC/MAC Technician