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| 15 May 2012 | #1 |
| | external backup drive connection My external backup drive is a SimpleTech StorageSync unit used with an XP OS. I recently purchased a Dell 64 bit desktop. Can I just connect the backup drive to the new PC or should I make other adjustments? |
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| 15 May 2012 | #2 |
| | I would think you can just reconnect assuming you have the proper connection point on the new PC. See if it then shows up in Windows Disk Management. I assume the external is just used to store personal data? Might be a different answer if you are using any of the software that may have come with the external. |
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| 15 May 2012 | #3 |
| | If it's any help to you, I have a 1TB Hitachi external drive that has been used on three different computers without any problem whatsoever. I agree with ignatzatsonic's comment about the external drive's own backup software, but as I never use it I can't really advise on that at all. |
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| 15 May 2012 | #4 |
| | thanks guys. exactly what I thought |
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| 15 May 2012 | #5 |
| | You're very welcome. It does no harm to double-check.  |
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