compatible with Windows 7? I need to back up my computer before upgrading, but I need a drive compatible with both Windows XP and Windows 7.
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we have the cirago CST-3000 (30 GB version) and it works with XP, Vista and Windows 7
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It was for me. I didn't seem to have any problem using it when I upgraded from XP to Windows 7.
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I have windows 7 but it says it is designed for XP also. check www.saltybrine.com (folderclone standard)
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Hello, Yes- this is the software you want. This isn't an upgrade, but the full 32-bit version. This software will place a folder on your hard drive called 'Old Software' and place all your XP Apps and data there- for you to add once the installation is finished. Secondly, 1 GB of ram is adequate- but if you can add more ram, Windows 7 won't have to swap hard drive space for memory. This software is best on Windows machines with Core 2 Duo machines or AMD A4 machines that are capable of 4gb of ram.
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The unit advertised here has Windows XP. I would not purchase a PC with XP at any price. Can this XP machine be upgraded to Windows 7...I don't know. What I can do is give another review of my W7 machine. When I purchased this unit in 2010, it came with Windows 7 Starter. I did two upgrades...to Windows 7 Home Premium & increased RAM from 1Gb to 2Gb, the max the motherboard will allow. It has a 250Gb HD which at the time was larger than the combined HD capacity of my two very old Dell desktops on XP. I installed Office 2003 at the time & last year added Office 365 since I was permitted up to 5 installs. Now 4 years down the road I can say that this is a fine piece of equipment, very reliable. But it's beginning to show it's age...it's getting slow in the processing & boot-up seems to take forever. I will be replacing it with a Surface Pro 3 but due to finances, it'll have to wait til next year. When it is replaced, this unit will not go to waste, it will be given to a teenager in foster care and carry on.
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Rob~ That is exactly the situation I had. I wanted to transfer files from my 2010 XP computer to my 2013 Win7 computer. It worked flawlessly.
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I moved my files from windows xp to windows 7 without a problem. I don't think it matters what chip you have just OS.
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I was actually looking for windows XP. All of them have different operating systems. Read the product description to be sure your getting the correct OS for your needs.
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From my expreience with the hard drive, it does not back up operating systems. I have just backed up my computer this morning in response to this question and could not find the option (granted, i have a 350gb drive--not the 500--being that the two might have different abilities (I highly doubt it)).
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Yes, the system I was using already had Win 7 with the original drive not working. I didn't have any issue replacing this drive under Win 7 at all. The OS recognized the drive right away. Hope this helps!
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I need to backup a WINXP pc and then move the files to a new WIN7 machine, so I emailed Seagate and asked about compatibility. I just got a response that I think will be helpful to many Amazon shoppers. Here it is:"The Go is compatible with both operating systems. You will need upgraded software that we can provide so that the drive can be used to back up your W7 PC. If you will provide the serial number of the drive you purchase we will be happy to send you the software."UPDATE 12/18/09: I also purchased this cool little hard drive, and it works seamlessly with Win7. Seagate sent me the updated software, but I didn't need to use it. I definitely recommend the FreeAgent Go! I need to backup a WINXP pc and then move the files to a new WIN7 machine, so I emailed Seagate and asked about compatibility. I just got a response that I think will be helpful to many Amazon shoppers. Here it is:"The Go is compatible with both operating systems. You will need upgraded software that we can provide so that the drive can be used to back up your W7 PC. If you will provide the serial number of the drive you purchase we will be happy to send you the software."UPDATE 12/18/09: I also purchased this cool little hard drive, and it works seamlessly... » Read More I need to backup a WINXP pc and then move the files to a new WIN7 machine, so I emailed Seagate and asked about compatibility. I just got a response that I think will be helpful to many Amazon shoppers. Here it is:"The Go is compatible with both operating systems. You will need upgraded software that we can provide so that the drive can be used to back up your W7 PC. If you will provide the serial number of the drive you purchase we will be happy to send you the software."UPDATE 12/18/09: I also purchased this cool little hard drive, and it works seamlessly with Win7. Seagate sent me the updated software, but I didn't need to use it. I definitely recommend the FreeAgent Go! « Show Less
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I upgraded from Windows XP. It backs up everything, installs windows 7,and then reloads everything back in. I am also going to do it to a windows Vista machine. I bought a brand new upgrade version of Windows 7 off of Ebay from a company in the UK and it only cost me 154.00 American dollars. That included shipping. My first copy I bought off of Amazon and it cost 210.00 dollars. Do some research and you might be able to save some money. The upgrade version does all the hard work for you, the factory version does a clean install and won't back up anything first. Hope this info helps and good luck.
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No. An "upgrade" version requires a previous version to be existing (or at least have the installation disk(s) for the previous version). That said, XP is no longer supported and is vunerable to security attacks. MS is providing no further updates (as of April 2014). But if ou must have XP, then look for the "Full" version.
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I have the 1 Tb drive and went between xp home and win 7 pro 64 bit on 2 machines, never had any issues. Does win xp still recognize the drive?
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Why would you do this? I have a PC and a laptop with Windows XP. It has been a great OS, but as you know Microsoft discontinued all tech support for windows XP owners on April 2014. That poses a problem for us in not having a system to the latest updates. What is also very negative you keep receiving messages from MS Windows Essentials: Your system is not safe ..blah blah. It is very bothersome. I guess they want you to jump to Windows 8. Not me! I think Windows 7 Professional is a great OS to work with.
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Is this compatible with Windows 7 without going through the hassle of a new drive???
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Windows 7 can absolutely handle a drive this size. This drive works great with windows 7.