Does this require formatting to be NTFS ready?
58973
I don't remember for sure. I think I used 'Convert e: /fs:ntfs' and it only took a few seconds, so even if it's not it's no big deal
58974
All new drives tend to come needing formatting. Choose NTFS, not FAT32, that simple
58975
I looked at the properties for my Patriot. It is NTSF. Unfortunately, I do not recall if it came as NTSF. I may have formatted it. Regardless, at least you know it works well as NTFS. I purchased this Patriot Rage in July. It's been dependable and trouble-free. It is very stable. The read-write speed varies depending on the computer and connection.
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Yes, but it needs FAT32 file format and won't read NTFS* (which is default on most drives). This link shows how to quickly reformat your drive while also making sure you back up your data. http://www.wikihow.com/Format-FAT32
2065456
I wouldn't be suprised if some external hard drives use the NTFS system instead of the FAT32. It's easy to reformat it though.
612739
That would depend on your usage, average file size, etc. I am so lazy I didn't bother formatting it. I just use it as is.
2099597
This been formated in FAT32, so 4gb is a maximum to transfer for 1 file. But you can still change its type to NTFS then everything will be OK.
517839
It only needs to be done if you want to save files over 4 GB. There may be some cases where FAT32 is preferred, such as plugging this drive into the USB port of a stand alone DVD player for avi, mp3 files,etc. They may require FAT32 like a flash drive. To format to NTFS right click the external drive under My Computer. Then hit Format.
1687481
I put in a drive with data on it and windows wouldn't recognize it unless I formatted it first. Works fine after formatting, but I had to backup all of my data before using the drive.
1077459
yes...ofcourse I did... format FAT32 to NTFS...PERFECT...LIKE THIS...I USE ...
577668
Yes, you could format it as a NTFS or FAT32. Mac (as well as Windows obviously) supports both.
936427
No you don't need to format them. At least I didn't and it reads them just like any other portable hard drive. I'm not sure how to set it up if you are planning to have a seperate operating system on them. But just for storage use, its basic plug n play.
980277
yes, you can plug a new or unformatted HDD in and (re)format it to your specs
1955085
It is formatted for NTFS Windows OS. Also, I have dropped it once when I was getting out of the car. The drive is totally unusable due to bad sectors after that.
1029924
with any hard drive, it depends on what you're going to be using it on, or with what OS. Usually you will need to format it.
186128
Yes. Drive comes formatted and can be recofnized by pc or mac. You could also reformat using Disk Utility if you choose
1341223
Yes, I installed a Western Digital WD40EZRX 4tb drive, created a GTP partition, then formated NTFS.
8454
No reason why it wouldn't. You can format it for the file system of your choice from within your OS.
2054819
Yes, it comes from the factory formatted with FAT32 but you can reformat it with NTFS if desired or most any other system.