Can I use it for Windows XP to back up what I need to transfer to Windows 8.1?
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It should work very well to copy files onto, and then load them into your new machine. Pretty much all files, pictures, documents, etc., should transfer nicely. As far as software installations, I don't think it's a good idea. You'll need to reinstall Microsoft Office, Chrome browser, Picasa Photos, and so on and on. Unless someone knows of a way to transfer these that I'm not aware of, I sure wouldn't attempt to do anything except reinstall programs with a fresh start. I don't think it would be a good idea to use any type of "backup" program to do that transfer either, unless you carefully experiment first. Make sure the backup software installs and runs on both computers, then try one small folder to make sure it goes smoothly. Personally, I'd use a straightforward copy of the files to and from the drive, either manually or using a program such as Second Copy. (I highly recommend that program.)
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Sure! It's great. Just remember to disconnect with the Safely Remove Hardware feature for XP and prior O/S's. If you have a lot to transfer, you need to make sure your Host PC doesn't time out. You can set to "never" in the Control Panel. I hope that helps.
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This hard drive will work on all versions of Microsoft Windows from Windows XP on up. I currently have it running just fine on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10.
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All I can tell you is that it seems to be 100% compatible with Windows XP. It seems to behave a little different with my Windows 7 in that it backs up a little differently with Windows 7. As for treating it like an external drive, it works perfectly with Windows 7. Sorry I am not able to answer about the Windows 8.
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There are many format and NTFS file conversation programs available on the web. If you reformat and specify NTFS, you will lose any existing data. Conversion is safer but I'd backup it all anyhow. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456984.aspx
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I just saw that it's Windows 7 you want to go to. It's the same procedure basically. You need to get your data off that system if possible. You'll also need a Windows 7 install disk.
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I don't know - I used it with great success to transfer XP to W7. Try calling Belkin...
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I'd suspect not. When I upgraded from an XP computer to a Win8 computer, I just plugged the same USB cable into the new computer and it was business as usual. Of course, this was a completely "data" drive, with no active programs on it. Or am I missing something in the question?
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If you have MacOS 10.4 or later on your laptops, yes you can. Windows 8 has the software to choose the files you wish to backup, not sure about apple.
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NO. What happens is you put your new XP machine in there and re-run the WET wizard only to see that there is no "Continue an existing transfer" option the wizard. Better stick with File and Settings Transfer or USMT or do it manually.
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Depends on the amount of data that you are backing up. Otherwise you can use it back up from multiple PCs
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I'm sure you can do it yourself on your home pc, but the easiest way is to take it into a boost stoe and have them transfer the data.
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I used it with windows 8 to transfer data from ide drive from a broken laptop and worked very well. I don't remember at that time if it was windows 8 or 8.1
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Thanks for asking! This will work for an XP to Windows 7 transfer. It will not move programs like Photoshop itself, but it will move pictures just fine.
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Yu can transfer any pes file through the USB cable. Almost all OSes work. Including Xp. It will just show up as an extra drive when linked
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No, that Easy transfer cable will only work for Vista. You need to have another cable that is designed for Windows 8.
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I see no reason for it not to work with xp. Plug into an unused usb port, and use the software that Seagate provides. However, it really is time to ditch xp. It was a fine OS for many years, but without MS support it is pretty much obsolete.