Installing programs - help please I preordered this am. Do I need to get an external drive, or is there someway I can hook this to my desktop in order to install programs? Thanks in advance for any replies. Installing programs - help please I preordered this am. Do I need to get an external drive, or is there someway I can hook this to my desktop in order to install programs? Thanks in advance... » Read More Installing programs - help please I preordered this am. Do I need to get an external drive, or is there someway I can hook this to my desktop in order to install programs? Thanks in advance for any replies. « Show Less
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Many thanks. You've given me a lot of ideas. I'll play with them all when I get the computer. Thanks again Cathy
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I own a MSI Wind 10" with XP. I copied the entire MSI Wind utility CD (about 700 MB) to a USB flash drive using a desktop PC. The Wind's 80 GB hard drive has plenty of room, so I copied all 700 MB from the flash drive to a "Download" folder on the Wind. After I am finished installing programs, I will probably delete the folder.
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The drive shows up as a network drive but you should be able to install programs on it. If you just want an external drive to install programs on you wouldn't need this network drive. You could do that on any external hard drive that is not networked. You would only need this drive if you wish to have access to your files and data while away from your computer say on a laptop or other desktop computer.Hope this helps.uspilot
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If you are comfortable opening up the tower case of your desktop PC, and poking around inside of it, you can probably install this drive. If you're REPLACING your system disk, you need backup hardware to create a new system disk. If you're ADDING a drive, you should first check to see that you have available power and communication cables with the appropriate types of connectors.
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.Hi Chuck,I remember a question on line identical to yours and the response given was no. You think like me. I planned to do that myself but the data on the external has to be downloaded to the PS3 in order to work. I bought a 1T hard drive to replace the 250GB that I had and love it. I believe it was under $100 and extremely easy to do. Currently, I have 54 games and well over300 hours of video not to mention music and photos and still have 470GB free for future downloads. I back things up on the external to be safe but am happy with it. Of course it comes with a price to do that but considering the cost of downloads, it pays for itself. .Hi Chuck,I remember a question on line identical to yours and the response given was no. You think like me. I planned to do that myself but the data on the external has to be downloaded to the PS3 in order to work. I bought a 1T hard drive to replace the 250GB that I had and love it. I believe it was under $100 and extremely easy to do. Currently, I have 54 games and well over300 hours of video not to mention music and photos and still have 470GB free for future downloads. I back things up on the external to be safe but am happy with it. Of course it comes with a price to do... » Read More .Hi Chuck,I remember a question on line identical to yours and the response given was no. You think like me. I planned to do that myself but the data on the external has to be downloaded to the PS3 in order to work. I bought a 1T hard drive to replace the 250GB that I had and love it. I believe it was under $100 and extremely easy to do. Currently, I have 54 games and well over300 hours of video not to mention music and photos and still have 470GB free for future downloads. I back things up on the external to be safe but am happy with it. Of course it comes with a price to do that but considering the cost of downloads, it pays for itself. « Show Less
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Jeff, who was the dealer you bought this computer from? I bought my piece of crap from CravingSavings. I called him and he told me I need a new hard drive. I had no way of getting the computer back to him so he sent me a new hard drive, which I had to install myself! Since thenm, I have had nothing but problems, it wasn't just the hard drive. There is so much garbage on the computer itself which was never cleaned off. Recently I had to call someone to fix it, because it froze on me and would not work at all. I wish I had the knowledge to help you with your problem....all I have to suggest is you contact the seller! Good luck I hope this helps! Jeff, who was the dealer you bought this computer from? I bought my piece of crap from CravingSavings. I called him and he told me I need a new hard drive. I had no way of getting the computer back to him so he sent me a new hard drive, which I had to install myself! Since thenm, I have had nothing but problems, it wasn't just the hard drive. There is so much garbage on the computer itself which was never cleaned off. Recently I had to call someone to fix it, because it froze on me and would not work at all. I wish I had the knowledge to help you with your problem....all I have to suggest... » Read More Jeff, who was the dealer you bought this computer from? I bought my piece of crap from CravingSavings. I called him and he told me I need a new hard drive. I had no way of getting the computer back to him so he sent me a new hard drive, which I had to install myself! Since thenm, I have had nothing but problems, it wasn't just the hard drive. There is so much garbage on the computer itself which was never cleaned off. Recently I had to call someone to fix it, because it froze on me and would not work at all. I wish I had the knowledge to help you with your problem....all I have to suggest is you contact the seller! Good luck I hope this helps! « Show Less
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Installing a game, Idk, but I do know from experience that it is not formated like a normal hard drive is, and will need someone with advanced programing experience for some features to work.
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The IDE driver was a slave in a previous computer. tried to use it as a slave again but no success. This product does not come with anything, nada. No options to do anything. I heard that it may need some drivers but havent't looked for any yet.
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You can install software from the internet is you purchased a download of the software, but if you want to install via a CD, you can purchase this drive to do so. My daughter has been using this drive and loves it.
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Does windows read a that my video in there explaining how to install a hard drive? If not can you get get someone to click on the video for you? It is real easy there are only two screws on the outside and once you remove them you will separate the case and the insert the hard drive, then you have to use the two supplied silver screws to secure the hard drive in the case and the restore the two exterior black screws. I hope that helps but i suggest having someone watch my video that explains the installation process so it goes smoother for you.
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I'm not sure if there would be a difference in installation for a store bought computer or not, I assemble/build my own desk top computers as needed. Installed the disc, without any real hang-ups or issues, thee will be a prompt during software install to select how you want to install operating, make your selection, you will need to type in your software Key number that will be on the outside of the enelope. To me it was fairly simple, After install give your self some time for updates to download and install. I hope this helps you or maybe someone else.
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If you did a proper install, bring it up on the programs list. Otherwise, put the CD in a drive, click on the drive to start install.
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No, not installed with any extra programs, just the operating programs, Windows 8, which takes a little getting use to, after awhile you'll like it. Has some TRIAL programs like McAfee Virus, but all other programs you'll have to load, can do from old MS disc, or load from online sources, of course at a price 0¿0 Cheers, Charlie
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Most companies have their drivers and supporting software located online. You'll need to download them, then follow the instructions given by the site. Otherwise you'll need to use an external CD drive to access the software on the disk.
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I want to preorder too, but want to check it out myself before I do so. Bestbuy, Costco, MS Store will also sell these so I'm sure there's going to be a lot of places to buy it from. Maybe MS Store might offer a student discount, or a cleaner Windows with same price. Costco might have it with some other bundle, maybe a carrying case, or some small accessory, just like how they sell WD Passport external hdd with carrying case bundle. I'm going to be patient because I am very picky person on buying tech stuff, and I hate buying and returning stuff even if it is free.
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Well, it does not seem so easy for me. It keeps looking for some .dll file and can't find it and won't download. I went I-Go and got the drivers, along with a Word file from BB on a very convoluted way of installing the drivers, which doesn't seem to work either. Obviously, I am quite frustrated. Your help or anyone's help is appreciated.
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Thanks.Yes, like Chinedu said, this is a very portable 'desktop'. Not a tablet in the context of iPad and the like.And being able to install any Windows app is impressive, meaning you can do anything you can do on your desktop (well almost). Only problem how to install something like Office or photoshop, with no optical drive.
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Jeff, who was the dealer you bought this computer from? I bought my piece of crap from CravingSavings. I called him and he told me I need a new hard drive. I had no way of getting the computer back to him so he sent me a new hard drive, which I had to install myself! Since thenm, I have had nothing but problems, it wasn't just the hard drive. There is so much garbage on the computer itself which was never cleaned off. Recently I had to call someone to fix it, because it froze on me and would not work at all. I wish I had the knowledge to help you with your problem....all I have to suggest is you contact the seller! Good luck I hope this helps!