a) Is this product and its accompanying software fully compatible with Windows 8.1? b) Does Seagate still provide firmware and/or software updates?
370082
If I remener correctly (when I used it) it was aimed at Mac users and loaded with mac software. That said, buying this- the best thing you could do is reformat it out of the box and wipe off the preinstalled software (it's not good).
370083
Unknown. Two PC's using Win7, including the PC I use to manage the device via browser as backup storage, neither using Seagate software. Another on Win8 using NAS as backup storage but not using the Seagate software to backup data. All PC's using the OS native XCOPY command with /Y /D switches via a batch file. I have firewalled the Seagate device to prevent it accessing or being accessed via internet so that the Remote Access service is not a security vulnerability as Seagate do not provide adequate management of this.
790830
I am running windows 8.1 (64) on a laptop. I probably loaded a driver that came with the drive, but I did not download anything. I have had no problems at all except that I would like to operate throught a usb3 hub and that is not reliable.I use the unit heavily and highly recommend it.good luck!
504791
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.
252682
I am migrating to the WD Red drives. I have the 3 TB versions and will start using the 4 TB versions as I upgrade. I had Seagate Barracuda 2 TB ST2000DM001's installed and they have been failing VERY consistently. I deployed the Seagate's at work in a DS1511+ and have had similar issues with them there. I am replacing them with WD Reds. I wanted the higher spindle speed of the Seagate's but to have them failing so much I'm never using them again. Thankfully I recovered before we had a catastrophic failure.
803031
NOT from this seller - I checked both serial numbers on Seagates Warranty Validation page and see "The product you identified was sold as a system component. Please contact your place of purchase for service."I have a failed drive, and no response from the seller - can't send it back to Seagate.. uh oh.
45931
It should recognize is, there should be an updated drive to view it. Check the Seagate website for that.
153320
Yes, I am using Windows 8.1 and it works great. Very fast transferring files.
790831
I am running windows 8.1 (64) on a laptop. I probably loaded a driver that came with the drive, but I did not download anything. I have had no problems at all except that I would like to operate throught a usb3 hub and that is not reliable. I use the unit heavily and highly recommend it. good luck!
1273330
Actually, a few days ago I called 1-800-SEA-GATE (ONE, EIGHT HUNDRED SEA GATE) and told them my problem and the lady e-mailed me a download link for an actual SeaGate brand of software program called SeaGate Manager. So, now I'm able to use the drive again.
366037
I used a 2TB Seagate drive, and had no trouble recognizing it in Win 7. Both USB and E-SATA worked ok for me. Have you tried both interfaces? Might want to try connecting it to another system as well.
218585
yes absolutely. my advice is to just ignore all the seagate info on the drive. I basically just put it all in a folder that says "seagate sys info" and never disturb it. If you let it set stuff up, then you could become a slave to its rules. Basically just treat it as a big fat flash drive. Copy all, and it will only update the new stuff. It is incredibly reliable and fast
957508
I don't know. When I purchase mine,windows 8 wasn't out yet!! Check Seagate's technical support dept!
1307496
Hello Malenda, I don't have that answer I am sorry. But you can probably contact the Company they are pretty good at answering Questions. :-) http://seagateproducts.com/ I just know it works great for my Family and I. Have a Blessed Day
1021846
My laptop came with windows 8.0 and when I upgraded it to 8.1, it still work fine. And I believe it will work fine without no problem for your system.
1568946
i am running maverick. my os is 10.9.3. the hard drive works fine. quiet and fast. this is my second my book externalhard drive. th first one i use with a windows 7 computer, it is around 5 years old. i love it. never fails me. thatis all i can tell you.
1590998
sure be ok. it is ok when i use the 1Tb. but it is better that you check with the Seagate service team
2267800
I have used it exclusively with Windows 8. The Drives appear as regular removable disks and works just great.