Computers with USB 3 and Windows 7


  1. Posts : 400
    Windows 7 Home Premium (Retail) Full version - With SP1
       #1

    Computers with USB 3 and Windows 7


    I notice that several new computers come with USB 3.0 ports and Windows 7 Home Premium installed. It is my understanding the W7 does not support USB 3.0.

    If so, what advantage does having the USB 3 port on such a computer?

    Thank you.
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  2. Posts : 71,988
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello jsquareg,

    It's only that Windows 7 does not have built-in USB 3.0 support included by default, but you would just need to install the USB 3.0 (ex: chipset) drivers from the manufacturer's site for USB 3.0 to work fine in Windows 7. :)
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  3. Posts : 400
    Windows 7 Home Premium (Retail) Full version - With SP1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Brink said:
    Hello jsquareg,

    It's only that Windows 7 does not have built-in USB 3.0 support included by default, but you would just need to install the USB 3.0 (ex: chipset) drivers from the manufacturer's site for USB 3.0 to work fine in Windows 7. :)
    Thanks again Brink.

    I guess that means the Windows Repair Disk will not be able to see a USB 3.0 external hard disk connected to a 3.0 port. Is that correct?
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  4. Posts : 71,988
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    At boot, it may see it if the motherboard supports it. If not, then you should just be able to use the "Load Driver" option from the repair disc to select the USB 3.0 drivers to see it afterwards.
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    Windows 7 Home Premium (Retail) Full version - With SP1
    Thread Starter
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    Brink said:
    At boot, it may see it if the motherboard supports it. If not, then you should just be able to use the "Load Driver" option from the repair disc to select the USB 3.0 drivers to see it afterwards.
    OK, I think I understand.

    Thank you.
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  6. Posts : 5,092
    Windows 7 32 bit
       #6

    Image restore Linux boot CDs by Macrium Reflect and Easus ToDo Backup have USB 3.0 support. Also by now their WinPE discs may have caught up or you may be able to add the driver into the image somehow.
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