WD External

mcduckclark

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I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Unfortunately this drive is not included on the compatible drives list for Windows 7. Also as this drive was created prior to Windows 7's release. We recommend to use the supported Operating Systems such as Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista, which are Operating Systems that have been tested to work with this unit.

Right! Already purchased the new computer and Win7 - so much for backing up your system with WD externals!

Has anyone had success getting the unit recognized by Win 7 so the system backup file from my old HP XP to work? The fuzzy warm feeling of having a backup to rely on feels more like I peed my pants,

WD My Book Premium 250GB WD2500D032/WDG1C2500

:mad:
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell/Inspirion 580
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel core i3-530
Motherboard
dell
Memory
4gb
Graphics Card(s)
unknown - on mb
Sound Card
unknown - on mb
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell St2010
Hard Drives
1TB ATA 2
PSU
unknown
Case
standard
Cooling
standard
I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Unfortunately this drive is not included on the compatible drives list for Windows 7. Also as this drive was created prior to Windows 7's release. We recommend to use the supported Operating Systems such as Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista, which are Operating Systems that have been tested to work with this unit.

Right! Already purchased the new computer and Win7 - so much for backing up your system with WD externals!

Has anyone had success getting the unit recognized by Win 7 so the system backup file from my old HP XP to work? The fuzzy warm feeling of having a backup to rely on feels more like I peed my pants,

WD My Book Premium 250GB WD2500D032/WDG1C2500

:mad:

You may be able to use it by using the vista driver and installing it in compatibility mode.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
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