Will this drive work optimally with Windows 8?
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Works perfect with my Linux Mint and my Windows 7, I'm sure you'll have no problems with 8. Maybe contact the company to be sure.
805620
Works fine with 7 and 8. Is much faster connected to USB3 port (if you have one)
805621
Then drive works with windows 8. The software that comes with it doesn't work with anything..
805622
I use mine with a toshiba satellite laptop with Windows 8 and it works perfectly.
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It'll work no issue ....this MSATA drive isn't the fastest but the price is right
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I don't know. When I purchase mine,windows 8 wasn't out yet!! Check Seagate's technical support dept!
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Yes.. 100%. Just run the cd right off the bat. I've never used win 8 on mine.
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I do not have windows 8. This I will say, all previous OS'S with a usb connection will recognize the drive. The floppy disc contents will open if the file association to a program is installed on your computer.
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Absolutely, actually Windows 8 has a better support of some of the latest USB 3.0 technologies (UAS), so with the right combination of hardware it might be faster than Windows 7.Thank you
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I've a 32GB drive. It works with Win 8. I assume 64GB drives should work with Win 8.
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The drive itself, absolutely. I use it on Windows 8 with no issues, but alas as Even stated the bigger issue is with the included backup software and stuff, and I haven't used that. Generally most software that will run on Windows 7 will run on Windows 8. If you're just looking to have additional storage or are using some other backup software (such as what comes with Windows 8), then your set.
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I used this external hard drive with my windows PC running Windows 7- no probems; I am pretty sure that it would work with Windows 8.
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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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The drive would be compatible, but I am not seeing a dramatic increase in performance.
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Is this compatible with Windows 7 without going through the hassle of a new drive???
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It works at the hardware level. Windows 8 will see whatever is plugged into it as USB devices.
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I have used it exclusively with Windows 8. The Drives appear as regular removable disks and works just great.
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Yes, should be no problem, Windows 8 will automatically install the drivers.
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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.
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If your drive has an mSATA, then it's OK. You can also get a SATA to USB adapter to get the data out.