is the disk useful for PC data backup and overwrite
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A DVD is a DVD irrelevant of what you put on it (data of a video) The difference is how it is formatted. If you format it on your PC you can use it for data or video. If you format it on a DVD burner you can only use it for video unless you reformat it on your PC. If the DVD is a "-R" or "+R" you will not be able to re-write it. The difference between "-" or "+" has to do with how it is finished after writing ("+" is automatically) ("-" is manually (you have to tell it to finish writing)) RW DVD are re-writable and R DVD are not re-writable. Good Luck A DVD is a DVD irrelevant of what you put on it (data of a video) The difference is how it is formatted. If you format it on your PC you can use it for data or video. If you format it on a DVD burner you can only use it for video unless you reformat it on your PC. If the DVD is a "-R" or "+R" you will not be able to re-write it. The difference between "-" or "+" has to do with how it is finished after writing ("+" is automatically) ("-" is manually (you have to tell it to finish writing)) RW DVD are re-writable and R DVD are not... » Read More A DVD is a DVD irrelevant of what you put on it (data of a video) The difference is how it is formatted. If you format it on your PC you can use it for data or video. If you format it on a DVD burner you can only use it for video unless you reformat it on your PC. If the DVD is a "-R" or "+R" you will not be able to re-write it. The difference between "-" or "+" has to do with how it is finished after writing ("+" is automatically) ("-" is manually (you have to tell it to finish writing)) RW DVD are re-writable and R DVD are not re-writable. Good Luck « Show Less
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Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to this question because I have not tried it, and did not purchase the item for that purpose.
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Hi, I'm no PC expert by any means, but I myself use it for storage of photos, as well as weekly back up of my files on my work lap top. Also I transfer files from one pc to another and never have had an issue. Hope this helps! God Bless......
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Not under the supported systems. But most likely you will have to change to FAT32 in order to backup.
1501843
Yes, but you will not gain the benefits of the larger drive. The size available used by the computer it is placed in is only going to be the size you are copying.
240457
I am really sure but, you would probably lose 3-4 GB of data because of manufacture formatting, I would suggest go with 2TB.
704914
Yes, but why. This high end hard drive is build for a server environment. There are several high end desktop hard drives at a lower price with same level of performance and reliability.
830043
It did backup everything I had on my hard drive, including the os, so that's good (provided your system is virus-free), although I have yet to test out how well that worked, since I haven't had any problems with my system (thankfully)
100537
Yes, I have. There is no problem doing this as these drives are generic. However, the company I bought it from sent me one which appeared new (with new packaging) but tested as having thousands of hours of use on it. The test said it was working just fine but it wasn't a new device. I did not pursue the matter further as I did not intend to put this computer into daily use and it was not worth the hassle.
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yes absolutely. my advice is to just ignore all the seagate info on the drive. I basically just put it all in a folder that says "seagate sys info" and never disturb it. If you let it set stuff up, then you could become a slave to its rules. Basically just treat it as a big fat flash drive. Copy all, and it will only update the new stuff. It is incredibly reliable and fast
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Have at least 2 copies of your files. Preferably 1 offsite in case of physical damage to your living quarters. I personally have an external drive that I use as the backup to my internal drive. Most important thing is to have redundancy regardless of what you use (CDs can scratch/go bad, USB sticks can have the NAND go bad etc etc.). If you have 2 copies, you're good to go unless you have some disaster destroy your place. If offsite storage isn't a possibility, a firebox is a decent alternative.
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it can overwrite the old data ...... go to Menu > system > HDD overwrite and select > on
740079
Yes. But its a lot of data and it takes a while to copy to the local drives.
488767
I am not sure, but I would like to think why not use it for back up of any computers.
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It does a perfect clone of your existing drive. All operating system, applications, settings, keys, passwords and data come over automatically. Keep you r old hard drive as a backup
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Depends on the OS. If Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8, yes. If 8.1, no, but you can use File History/create image/backup in Windows 8.1. A smart user just spends the hour to do a fresh install though... Windows degenerates over time.
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Presently I have a drive connected to it as a backup device for my laptop. Temporarily. However it is mostly used to check drives and retrieve data.
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it backs up everything on it but if you mean does it backup the operating program ie xp or 7 I don't think so. ask Seagate.