Will this product work with Windows 7? Nothing in the specs indicated that the OS mattered, but the box lists the OS it supports and 7 isn't listed. Also, is there a way to test the device 1rst to make sure that it won't damage my hard drive? The $20 I saved by buying an off-brand wouldn't be worth the cost of losing all my data ;-) Will this product work with Windows 7? Nothing in the specs indicated that the OS mattered, but the box lists the OS it supports and 7 isn't listed. Also, is there a way to test the device 1rst... » Read More Will this product work with Windows 7? Nothing in the specs indicated that the OS mattered, but the box lists the OS it supports and 7 isn't listed. Also, is there a way to test the device 1rst to make sure that it won't damage my hard drive? The $20 I saved by buying an off-brand wouldn't be worth the cost of losing all my data ;-) « Show Less
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It works fine for me, using Windows 8, it's basically hardware only, I see no reason it wouldn't work with Windows 7.
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I don't believe it makes a difference because, it hooks right to your physical hard drive.
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This type of product is universal. I've used these products to install hundreds of operating systems, without any problems. Any more questions, just ask.
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yes it will work with windows 7, that is what I'm currently using right now....
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This was plug and play for me in Windows 7. The only problem is that I think it can be used to quickly copy the drives and not use continuously. The drives get very hot very fast. My original review was "Used this for an old 20GB IDE drive with tons of pictures. Plug and play in Windows 7. No drivers were needed. Recognized as USB drive and listed with other hard drives and DVD Writer. Used this to look at 4 old IDE drives being: 1GB, 6GB, 20GB and 30GB. They all worked, but I only had them plugged in for less than an hour each (just to copy them). One hard drive got very hot to the touch, so I would not leave it it long for that one. The others had not gotten too hot." This was plug and play for me in Windows 7. The only problem is that I think it can be used to quickly copy the drives and not use continuously. The drives get very hot very fast. My original review was "Used this for an old 20GB IDE drive with tons of pictures. Plug and play in Windows 7. No drivers were needed. Recognized as USB drive and listed with other hard drives and DVD Writer. Used this to look at 4 old IDE drives being: 1GB, 6GB, 20GB and 30GB. They all worked, but I only had them plugged in for less than an hour each (just to copy them). One hard drive got very... » Read More This was plug and play for me in Windows 7. The only problem is that I think it can be used to quickly copy the drives and not use continuously. The drives get very hot very fast. My original review was "Used this for an old 20GB IDE drive with tons of pictures. Plug and play in Windows 7. No drivers were needed. Recognized as USB drive and listed with other hard drives and DVD Writer. Used this to look at 4 old IDE drives being: 1GB, 6GB, 20GB and 30GB. They all worked, but I only had them plugged in for less than an hour each (just to copy them). One hard drive got very hot to the touch, so I would not leave it it long for that one. The others had not gotten too hot." « Show Less
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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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It works with Window 7 on my computer. Although I would suggest not installing the software it comes with as I had a fatal crash after installing it. The unit works fine without the accompanying software, and I currently use the drive.
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No problems with Windows 7 supporting the unit. If you have room for it in your box, it should work.
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My was working with Windows 7 before it broke. Does it work with other operating systems? If not, then you have a bad unit.You shouldn't need special drivers for Windows 7.
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I have windows 7, but I really do not think it matters. The device was draining my funds so don't waste your money, I am sure there are better products just not this one
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I have Windows 7 in 64bit. I have been told if a device works in 7 it will work in 8. I cannot confirm this however for me in win 7 64bit the device works fine and windows installed it without a hitch so I did not need the supplied driver disk which won't work anyway with Win 7. If I was you I would buy it and install it and if it will not work that would surprise me and its not very much in dollars to try it, as it does work good.
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Hi Rebecca, I bought this external optical drive primarily for my Asus 1215N notebook computer running WIndows 7 Home Premium. It works fine there. It also works fine on my newer Lenovo TCM82 running Windows 7 Professional and my older Dell machines still running WIndows XP. I have intentionally stayed as far away from WIndows 8.x as I could based on early reviews of that operating system, so I can't directly confirm that it would work there. However, I would be surprised (amazed?) if it did not. I think it would be totally safe to buy it from a reputable vendor who would accept a return if it did not work on your system(s). Good luck. Hi Rebecca, I bought this external optical drive primarily for my Asus 1215N notebook computer running WIndows 7 Home Premium. It works fine there. It also works fine on my newer Lenovo TCM82 running Windows 7 Professional and my older Dell machines still running WIndows XP. I have intentionally stayed as far away from WIndows 8.x as I could based on early reviews of that operating system, so I can't directly confirm that it would work there. However, I would be surprised (amazed?) if it did not. I think it would be totally safe to buy it from a reputable vendor who would accept a return if... » Read More Hi Rebecca, I bought this external optical drive primarily for my Asus 1215N notebook computer running WIndows 7 Home Premium. It works fine there. It also works fine on my newer Lenovo TCM82 running Windows 7 Professional and my older Dell machines still running WIndows XP. I have intentionally stayed as far away from WIndows 8.x as I could based on early reviews of that operating system, so I can't directly confirm that it would work there. However, I would be surprised (amazed?) if it did not. I think it would be totally safe to buy it from a reputable vendor who would accept a return if it did not work on your system(s). Good luck. « Show Less
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Just Google "Windows Compatibility Center" ... Bookmark it! ... you can check Windows 7 compatibility for any software or hardware ...
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I'm running windows 7 but I would be very surprised if it, meaning the hardware, did not work with windows 8.1. I don't know about the software that came with it will. My guess is that it should work.
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I want to know if it works with windows 7 and if not what can i buy or install to get it to work?
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I don't know about Windows 7, but unlike other writers here, I sure cannot get it to work on Win8 (8.1, in my case). I first downloaded the latest drivers, ran the setup program, and inserted the USB stick when directed to. The light came on the stick, but the software said it could not find the adapter. Since some here said they used the CD successfully with device manager, I tried that. The product is listed in device manager under "Other Devices" as USB2.0 WLAN. I did the Update Driver thing, pointed towards the CD, and got the error message "Windows could not find software for your device". I am going to return it. I would not recommend that anyone using Windows 8 buy this device. I don't know about 7. I don't know about Windows 7, but unlike other writers here, I sure cannot get it to work on Win8 (8.1, in my case). I first downloaded the latest drivers, ran the setup program, and inserted the USB stick when directed to. The light came on the stick, but the software said it could not find the adapter. Since some here said they used the CD successfully with device manager, I tried that. The product is listed in device manager under "Other Devices" as USB2.0 WLAN. I did the Update Driver thing, pointed towards the CD, and got the error message "Windows could not find... » Read More I don't know about Windows 7, but unlike other writers here, I sure cannot get it to work on Win8 (8.1, in my case). I first downloaded the latest drivers, ran the setup program, and inserted the USB stick when directed to. The light came on the stick, but the software said it could not find the adapter. Since some here said they used the CD successfully with device manager, I tried that. The product is listed in device manager under "Other Devices" as USB2.0 WLAN. I did the Update Driver thing, pointed towards the CD, and got the error message "Windows could not find software for your device". I am going to return it. I would not recommend that anyone using Windows 8 buy this device. I don't know about 7. « Show Less
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I bought one and I use it. Windows 7 Backup doesn't work with it, so I use a 3rd party backup. It has a USB 3 interface, but I have only USB 2. The disk works fine.
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I had no problem, mine was downloaded to windows seven and it works fine. Did you try downloading it manually, I am not that computer savvy, so I am afraid I am not much help, sorry
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Sorry, I'm still quite happy with Windows 7 so haven't personally tested it. That said, their latest driver claims to be compatible with Windows 8.
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Yes it will work, the drive is exceptional faster than a standard, the only flaw I had seen, With Windows 7, or the bios at first instal it confused my D drive as the primary rather than the C, So I had to reformat and reinstall, the second time was all good though. I like it, It works great for me, I can hear windows booting even before my screen comes up after bios boot. Considering the price v/s solid state, I will get me another hybrid. You can never go wrong with Seagate quality anyways, that is why banks prefer Seagate in there PC's.
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It wouldn't work with Windows 8 on my new pc. It's been awhile since I tried or researched it. Win8 was not in the writeup on their website. Could have changed. I went back to my old pc with Vista. Don't have wireless capability. Also bought another hard drive and Windows 7 for my new pc cuz I can't stand Win8.