Will the cloning software still work with Windows 7? A Kingston rep said it was for Windows 8 and 8.1 now.
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The version I got with the SSD worked with Win 7. It has a part number (?) 7700146-002.B00 on the front of the disc.
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Hello, I'm Jewel with Kingston Technical Support and would like to offer some clarification. When I stated it is compatible with Windows 8/8.1, I meant it is now compatible with those in addition to what it was already compatible. The Acronis cloning software is compatible with Windows XP, 7, and 8/8.1. For any further questions or concerns, please call us at 1-800-435-0640 (USA and Canada only) M - F 6am - 6pm PT and I or another available Technician will assist you.Thank you for selecting Kingston as your upgrade partner.
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It worked for me on two W7 and a 3rd W8 machine. Can't imagine that they'd be shipping a conversion tool that could not handle W7.
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I am not entirely sure about being able to transfer 3.5" drives, although because both 2.5 and 3.5 use the same connectors I don't see why it wouldn't work. I'd say you're probably going to be successful (99%), but if you really want to double check contact the company. As for transfering the upgrade version of windows 7. Yes, as long as it is installed on the drive that you are cloning. This thing does a 1:1 transfer of EVERYTHING, so you'll be set. Just remember that because it transfers everything, if you have any viruses or whatnot they will come over as well. Also keep in mind that once you have this, you can use it as many times as you want. I actually used the same cable/software to upgrade my entire families laptops from HDD to SDD.
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doesn't work on my 1 yr. old asus desktop which is running 8.1.... the specs on the asus website don't show windows 8 support... only up to 7.. it did work fine on my HP windows 7 machine... not sure if i have to do something special to get it work with my asus, but it kept crashing the machine when it was plugged in, and needless to say, that didn't make me happy !!!! the usb-n13 B1 does show support for windows 8....grrrrrrrrr
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I have Windows 7 and it works great. As far as I know it will work for 8 as well.
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It works just fine with Windows 7 without installing anything so it will probably work for Windows 8.1. To get all the functionality you're supposed to install the drivers off the cd, but I never have. As is, it does everything I want and works the same way I'm used to. I use it mostly for uploading/downloading from my phone and talking to my Lego robot which uses com port emulation across the Blue Tooth connection.
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Yes it says in the description that it works with windows 8 and others as well. I don't have Windows 8 so i cant test that out for sure but it says it dose work with windows 8. Windows 8 may be like windows xp were it gives you the warning saying that the device is not compatible with Windows 8 but you can still install and use the flash drive and it want cause any problems that's just from my experience with Windows xp im not sure of Windows 8. But over all it should work.Also different name brand devices may not work with windows 8 just yet cause its new but Kingston flash drives do so just buy and use Kingston flash drives till other ones are compatible with windows 8. Yes it says in the description that it works with windows 8 and others as well. I don't have Windows 8 so i cant test that out for sure but it says it dose work with windows 8. Windows 8 may be like windows xp were it gives you the warning saying that the device is not compatible with Windows 8 but you can still install and use the flash drive and it want cause any problems that's just from my experience with Windows xp im not sure of Windows 8. But over all it should work.Also different name brand devices may not work with windows 8 just yet cause its new but Kingston flash... » Read More Yes it says in the description that it works with windows 8 and others as well. I don't have Windows 8 so i cant test that out for sure but it says it dose work with windows 8. Windows 8 may be like windows xp were it gives you the warning saying that the device is not compatible with Windows 8 but you can still install and use the flash drive and it want cause any problems that's just from my experience with Windows xp im not sure of Windows 8. But over all it should work.Also different name brand devices may not work with windows 8 just yet cause its new but Kingston flash drives do so just buy and use Kingston flash drives till other ones are compatible with windows 8. « Show Less
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I use it for direct drive to drive copies. It doesn't cone with cloning software. I've never tried
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it's going to need a driver for win8.0 or 8.1, otherwise any devices u plug in won't be recognized until after windows completes boot process. for example, kb and mouse are checked during post process which is before windows loads.Win 7 comes with the correct driver, so I would believe ver 8 and 8.1 do also. But, you haven't anything to lose....buy it and if you are unhappy, return it. I did that to get a usb3 external ports...good luck
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It worked fine for me, was even recognized as A: drive which was what I needed for an old program unlock code. That was on Windows 7 ultimate.
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I had mine working on windows 7 and it worked fine. I'd say give it a try since there is no download to get it to work, it just connects in the USB. I really enjoy it!
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Kingston works well with most laptops. But the compatibility for each individual laptop is not guaranteed. Please refer to the manufacturer for the specific compatibility issues. Thanks.
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I can not offer advice on Windows 7. If you actually get the cloning software with the package, it should not be too much of a problem. A CD was included with the drive I received that said cloning software included. All it contained was instructions on how to use the software. I used XXClone to clone my existing OS and files. My OS was a streamline XP PRO. I did have to re-register with Microsoft, but XXClone worked great.
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".......with Windows 8.1?"&gt;&gt;Don't see any reason why not. It's an electro-mechanical switch. It doesn't know what your running nor does it care. "Can same copy of Windows be loaded on each drive?"&gt;&gt;Anytime you install a Windows OS from a disk to a drive as a new install you are risking key number and activation issues. It reads the HDD serial number and MB type etc and thinks it's a new machine. Clone your existing HDD's. You shouldn't have any issues. I cloned my primary HDD to another HDD of the same brand and specs (bought them both at the same time) and I have had zero issues with activation etc when I boot to the clone. I don't like "back-ups". I do a full blown clone at least once a month or even less. So far, so good. The other 4 channels on the Orico are devoted to Linux OS's. Hope this helps.
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I tried also with Windows 7 and it would not work. I went to Windows 8.1 and it is very fast!
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No, I use it with Windows 7. Does Windows 8 have a feature to simulates prior versions so you can use old software?
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It worked great with 7. I recently got a Windows 8 laptop, and I just installed KK3. It seems to be working fine. When I registered it, it even gave me a link to an update with Windows 8 as a choice, so I think you'll be good to go with either 7 or 8.
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Hi Leonard, I'm not sure, but you can try Kingston's Tech support: Tech_Support_Reply1@Kingston.com. Good luck. :)