Windows Vista Is the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 4GB compatible with Windows Vista? I was told by SanDisk that I should buy a Flash drive with Ready Boost, but I can't tell if this product has Ready boost. Windows Vista Is the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 4GB compatible with Windows Vista? I was told by SanDisk that I should buy a Flash drive with Ready Boost, but I can't tell if this product has... » Read More Windows Vista Is the SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 4GB compatible with Windows Vista? I was told by SanDisk that I should buy a Flash drive with Ready Boost, but I can't tell if this product has Ready boost. « Show Less
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I found an informative Gizmodo.com article--which still does not answer your question completely--quoted in lifehacker.com.The article is:http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/peripherals/save-that-flash-drive-vista-speedup-or-taxdeductable-gift-221538.php
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I appreciate the VISTA comments. My OS is VISTA ULTIMATE, and I tried using a Sandisk 4GB TITANIUM USB flash drive. It installed itself immediately without any opportunity for input from me, thus preventing me from erasing the U3 files. It doesn't work, and what is more, you can't erase the nasty files with explorer. Even MMC disk manager won't unlock the 'read-only' property. I contacted the company and told them that the 3 methods they recommend to uninstall U3 files didn't work. They replied by creating an 'EBOX' for me which needs a password (all this bs for a 25 dollar item!) and sent me a reply that quoted the same 3 methods I already told them didn't work. What a mess! I appreciate the VISTA comments. My OS is VISTA ULTIMATE, and I tried using a Sandisk 4GB TITANIUM USB flash drive. It installed itself immediately without any opportunity for input from me, thus preventing me from erasing the U3 files. It doesn't work, and what is more, you can't erase the nasty files with explorer. Even MMC disk manager won't unlock the 'read-only' property. I contacted the company and told them that the 3 methods they recommend to uninstall U3 files didn't work. They replied by creating an 'EBOX' for me which needs a password (all this bs for a 25 dollar item!) and sent... » Read More I appreciate the VISTA comments. My OS is VISTA ULTIMATE, and I tried using a Sandisk 4GB TITANIUM USB flash drive. It installed itself immediately without any opportunity for input from me, thus preventing me from erasing the U3 files. It doesn't work, and what is more, you can't erase the nasty files with explorer. Even MMC disk manager won't unlock the 'read-only' property. I contacted the company and told them that the 3 methods they recommend to uninstall U3 files didn't work. They replied by creating an 'EBOX' for me which needs a password (all this bs for a 25 dollar item!) and sent me a reply that quoted the same 3 methods I already told them didn't work. What a mess! « Show Less
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I purchaced 2 of these. I recently purchased a new computer with Vista. The U3 portion of the drive DOES NOT work with Vista. You have to have one with the Ready Boost. My drive no longer works because I tried to update with U3 program with a program off of SanDisk's website. Now I am dealing with warranty.
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This drive is NOT fast. If you want fast, buy the 8Gb micro Cruzer. I have both, and bought the 16gb because I love the no-cap-to-lose, and I love the 8Gb speed. But the 16bg is so much slower that Vista reports that Readyboost cannot use it. (The 8 gb said "Vista Readyboost" on the package, and I assumed that naturally the 16 gb would be fine. It's not, and doesn't say it is on the package.) After Vista tested it, it stated that it was too slow to be used by Readyboost, the somehow marked the unit and the option to use Readyboost no longer appears when I plug it in.
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I don't know. I have Win Vista. It works well there. - But Smith Micro, the manufacturer can answer that question. (Of course, they'll try to sell you the latest version, but the info should be there.) - Usually, the Windows stuff is scalable.
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My Lenovo came with windows Vista. But as far as loading drivers, microsoft dot com. I had bigger hard drive installed and reloaded all from there.
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Based on reading reviews, u3 including password protection currently will not work with Vista. We can blame Microsoft 100% for making yet another hare-brained upgrade--but even so, the bottom line is that we can never never never depend on u3 for critical updates. I.e., if I buy a flash drive with portable applications, it is because I want to use them at any internet cafe, in place of lugging around a laptop. So, even if u3 produces its Vista update tomorrow--it has proven that next time Microsoft makes a wretched upgrade (and that is one thing you can depend on) u3 'may be' again late with its update. I simply can not have months during which a device for which I paid precisely to be usable on any computer at any time 'may be' precisely not usable on the latest computers for months at a time! So I am not waiting for u3 to become Vista compatible. I am writing off u3, and instead hoping to find a way to install Firefox to the Kingston DataTraveller II, which gives me a password protection without depending on the thoroughly undependable u3... I mean I like the u3 concept but if I can not depend on it continuously then what is the whole point...? If I am missing something here then someone please tell me, I will be glad to hear it... P.S. I found the website that makes u3 redundant: PortableApps. Check it out you'll be glad you did. They have a free 'launch pad' similar to the u3, that goes on any flash drive. Or, just install any individual application. They actually made some of the initial software for u3. All freeware.
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I am sorry. I don't know the answer to this question. I had Windows Vista when I used this item and it worked great.
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No, no instructions. Yes, it is compatible with Windows Vista. It is an internal drive meaning that you install it inside the computer case. Does your case have an empty slot for the drive? It not, you might consider an external USB drive instead. I have one of those as well and it has been just as reliable as the internal unit.
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Hi - yes, I'm using the D2 with Vista (and XP on laptop) - no trouble - has two USB connection modes - set to one (MMC?) the D2's internal memory shows up as a removable drive (just like a USB key/thumbdrive) which you can drag/drop files etc. too as normal - if you have an SD card inserted, it will show up as drive too - very easy to deal with. Using the other USB connection mode (MTP), Windows Media Player and Amazon Unbox will recognize the D2 as a "Portable Device" - though videos from Unbox appear scrambled (audio works, trying to fix the rest).Anyway, short answer is yes. Hi - yes, I'm using the D2 with Vista (and XP on laptop) - no trouble - has two USB connection modes - set to one (MMC?) the D2's internal memory shows up as a removable drive (just like a USB key/thumbdrive) which you can drag/drop files etc. too as normal - if you have an SD card inserted, it will show up as drive too - very easy to deal with. Using the other USB connection mode (MTP), Windows Media Player and Amazon Unbox will recognize the D2 as a "Portable Device" - though videos from Unbox appear scrambled (audio works, trying to fix the rest).Anyway, short... » Read More Hi - yes, I'm using the D2 with Vista (and XP on laptop) - no trouble - has two USB connection modes - set to one (MMC?) the D2's internal memory shows up as a removable drive (just like a USB key/thumbdrive) which you can drag/drop files etc. too as normal - if you have an SD card inserted, it will show up as drive too - very easy to deal with. Using the other USB connection mode (MTP), Windows Media Player and Amazon Unbox will recognize the D2 as a "Portable Device" - though videos from Unbox appear scrambled (audio works, trying to fix the rest).Anyway, short answer is yes. « Show Less
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Google around a little bit on this. I have a "SanDisk Cruzer Micro 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive" (this exact model) and it DOES NOT work properly with Windows 7. It is only properly recognized when I boot the computer with the drive in the usb port which seriously reduces the usefulness of the device.
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Seagate's website claims all the "Go" series products are compatible with 64-bit Vista: http://seagate.custkb.com/seagate/crm/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=196031. It specifically lists Vista Home premium there, and you can find a download for the 64-bit software on their website, too. They put in bold print that they "now" support 64-bit, so the earlier reviewer was probably right at the time he/she wrote the review.
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This model of ADATA flashdrive does support Readyboost in Windows 7. Windows 7 supports Windows ReadyBoost. This feature uses external USB flash drives as a hard disk cache to improve disk read performance. Supported external storage types include USB thumb drives, SD cards, and CF cards. Since ReadyBoost will not provide a performance gain when the primary disk is an SSD, Windows 7 disables ReadyBoost when reading from an SSD drive. External storage must meet the following requirements: Capacity of at least 256 MB, with at least 64 kilobytes (KB) of free space.The 4-GB limit of Windows Vista has been removed. At least a 2.5 MB/sec throughput for 4-KB random reads At least a 1.75 MB/sec throughput for 1-MB random writes The most effective way to determine whether a specific flash drive meets ReadyBoost requirements is to test it. Windows Vista and Windows 7 automatically test removable storage when attached. If a storage device fails the test, Windows will automatically retest the storage on a regular basis.
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When I installed this drive, I had updated my whole system, so I changed to windows 7. I did that because, I had heard that it will work with Vista, but there would be trouble if you used an IDE connector.
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I too have Windows Vista and am anxious to find out which- if any players are compatible with it. I have about decided on a Creative Zen V or plus and found one at SecureMart.com for $81.00. I hope someone can answer this for us. Ok- I kept searching and I think I will go with YES! Based on......the Vista Compatible site they listed the Creative M something or other that has 30 and 60 Gb for $299.00. I looked at the requirements and they are exactly the same as the Zen V plus. Does this make sense to anyone but me?
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I run a 32-bit Vista system. Formatted a 4tb drive GTP/NTFS, connected via eSata and it is both fast and reliable. USB does not work.
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I checked other responses to this question. This is what I found: " Works with XP, Vista, Windows 7 and 8. All of them!Bobby Mac answered on August 23, 2014 " I have windows 7 and mine is a 64GB flash drive and works good for me. It should tell you on the package what systems it will work.
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I too have Windows Vista and am anxious to find out which- if any players are compatible with it. I have about decided on a Creative Zen V or plus and found one at SecureMart.com for $81.00. I hope someone can answer this for us.Ok- I kept searching and I think I will go with YES! Based on......the Vista Compatible site they listed the Creative M something or other that has 30 and 60 Gb for $299.00. I looked at the requirements and they are exactly the same as the Zen V plus. Does this make sense to anyone but me?
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I doubt it. Win Vista did not know what a USB3 was. The drivers are not natural or probably not retrofitted for a USB2 slot on a Vista equipped computer.