Compatability: How can I tell if an external drive I want to buy is compatible w/64bit?
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Drives shouldn't have a problem functioning with either 32 bit or 64 bit. Programs are what cause incompatibility. If it doesn't work, reformat it (I'd recommend NTFS for Windows) and it should be fine.
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I'm using it with Windows 7 64-bit, and it works fine. So it SHOULD be okay for 32-bit as well.
1449746
Nope never had any problems with backwards compatibility, other than the obvious slower speeds. I would however suggest buying a USB 3.0 card if you do not have 3.0 on your system. They are not that expensive and they help improve the speed of the drive transfers.
426231
Is this compatible with Windows 7 without going through the hassle of a new drive???
397658
My preference is fo OEM over upgrade but back up your data first of course. Can't guarantee everything (sw/hw) will work going from 32 to 64 bit but there are usually workarounds.
2045764
Yes. I have been using it on my Win7 64 bit box for some time now and have had no issues.
2252012
Yes it is compatible and has been for some time now, I forgot when it changed to the 64 bit version. But it was some time ago back in Windows 7. I have been using it in Windows 8 since the Windows 8 beta came out.
2183521
This is an external drive, can work in both platforms. You may want to format the drive before using
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Yes, Under x64 16TB is seen depending on your configuration, partition type, For more info please See: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2581408?wa=wsignin1.0
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The Drive works well with Windows 8, 8.1 64 bit Providing you up grade software that comes with the unit. I do not have Windows 7 64Bit'
1438764
It will work just fine. I have Windows 7 pro 64, and it has plenty of storage. After I plug it in and installed the free software for backup, I was ready to go.
1892156
the largest drive i'm using with this is 2TB, but I see no reason why 4TB shouldn't work, as long as you have 64 bit windows.
1041569
Typical you would want a Western Digital purple drive. You can try this drive. It should work tho.
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I am sure it is. If there is a conflict, it would be with hot he hardware ( very unlikely ). The software makes no difference. Great hard drive for the price. I have 12 of them. Never a problem. Good luck.
2095322
At first it did not work with 7-64 or 10-64 but after telling the device manager to load the driver for "USB Floppy Disk" it is working. Now has Microsoft 6.1.7600.16385. None of the drivers on the little CD seem compatible with 64 bit
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As long as your Operating System supports the drives then it should be no problem.
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The drive is USB 3.0 based, and also 2.0 compatible, but the software that is delivered with the drive is complete trash. Just use it as a "normal" external drive with Win8 or 7, and you will have no problems. The DVD that comes with the drive is currently being used to keep the birds out of my fruit trees.