Is the omission of Vista in the listing of system requirements merely an oversight? I see one reviewer said he installed it, but I just want to be sure. Thanks!
According to Toshiba's web site ( http://www.toshiba.com/us/accessories/Storage/Canvio-Connect-Portable-Hard-Drive/2TB/HDTC720XK3C1 ) this drive "Includes Toshiba 2-Year Limited Warranty"
The booklet that came with the drive says" Two (2) Year Standard Limited Warranty." Can someone from Best Buy make sure that this gets into the Product Description. Its a pretty important selling point.
Mac, Linux , Windows even Xbox1 you will have to format to that operating system and if you decide to use on one of the others you will have to format it because it will not read it. You can try but I wouldn't do it might scramble brain. I've tried with sd cards always have had to reformat.
As I said in my review there is a lot of talk about incompatibility of this drive with Apple. I had a problem with compatibility with Dell PCs which is also known. So, I wouldn't bet on it fitting your need but you should just try one on both and see. If it works, good for you. If it doesn't, too bad for Best Buy...
This drive comes with Tuxera for Mac. This is a software driver that loads onto the Mac and allows all current Intel based Mac OS’s to both read and write to the NTFS partition. With this driver it is possible to transfer files between Mac OS and Windows or Linux with no issues. With this method however Time Machine will not back up to the Canvio HDD. In order to utilize Time Machine the drive must be reformatted specifically for the Mac OS.
Is this compatible with regular USB? I have a 5 year old Toshiba Laptop that's pretty nice, but it just has "regular" USB ports. I think it was made before even USB 2.0. Will this hard drive work with my "Regular" USB ports Toshiba Laptop?
The USB 3.0 drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and I know this for fact but... I don't believe there is any discussion that I've seen of USB 1.0 compatibility. 2.0 was backward compatible with 1.0 but that's a two generation jump so 3.0 may not be. You'll just have to try it and see. If not, take it back for a refund.
Your computer should be able to list all details of your setup in Control Panel/Devices (location of that info is depending on whatever WIndows you are using) where the USB system will be described and should say if it's 2.0 or not.
The specifications for the drive call for USB 3.0 or 2.0.
USB 2.0 specs were introduced in 2000, so if your computer is five years old, you should have USB 2.0. Go to the address below and type your model number in the search box and you can pull up the spec sheet for your laptop to verify what is in the system.
To delete everything, you have to format the hard drive. Go to Computer or My Computer. Right mouse-click on the Canvio hard drive and select Format. Click Format. That's it. Settings should be NTFS and Quick Format box should be checked.
You can use Windows Explorer to select files and folders to delete manually. Select the external hard drive in the left portion of the menu in Windows Explorer and click on the files and folders you would like to delete.
Is the encryption on the drive itself or the enclosure's controller chip? In other words, if someone were to remove the drive from the enclosure and put in in a separate enclosure, is the actual drive itself still encrypted?
I have not had the need to open up the external drive system. Most internal/external hard drive information can be accessed via an adapter to extract files and transfer to either another computer or flash drive with a USB connection.
This drive does not have hardware based data encryption. The backup software is password protected, and you can use a number of 3rd party encryption packages to encrypt your data.
I believe this is compatible with mac side of box should also let you know also website if you don't want to go to store I usually do both and ask person at store but if it doesn't that's where return policy comes in.
Yes. Connect the drive to your mac and then go into DISKUTILITY through finder, from there click on the new disk and format it and call it something like EXTERNAL STORAGE DRIVE. Once finished your mac should recognize it and you can save files to it.
You do need to format the Toshiba 2 TB HD for use on a Mac---but this is a simple process and only took me---less than 2 minutes. Check online for information on formatting a Mac HD.
No need to reformat it. As long as your Mac can open it and view the folders in it, then you can move files over to the hard drive. Works easily that way.
It is formatted for Mac right out of the box, all you have to do is plug it in. NTFS drivers for Mac are included so you can store and access your files on a PC and Mac without reformatting the drive.
I recently upgrade to 8.1 and it still works great I would imagine it is compatible with all current and future versions, as far as obsolete ones like xp or 7 I don't think so but it possible.
USB is a hardware standard used by both Windows and Apple, so this drive isn't really affected by what Windows you are using. If the included software (which you don't really have to install if you're just doing simple basic backups) works with Win8 (and it will) there's no reason it won't work with Win8.1 too. 8.1 is just an bug-fixing update to 8, not an overhauled all new OS. When we get to Win9 which will likely be an extensive revamping, then you may want to ask this question.
This drive comes with Tuxera for Mac. This is a software driver that loads onto the Mac and allows all current Intel based Mac OS’s to both read and write to the NTFS partition. With this driver it is possible to transfer files between Mac OS and Windows or Linux with no issues. With this method however Time Machine will not back up to the Canvio HDD. In order to utilize Time Machine the drive must be reformatted specifically for the Mac OS.
I'm a student traveling to Europe and was wondering if this is portable enough to be good abroad. I will be traveling there and staying for five months, before returning home.
Since it gets its power from whatever PC you have it connected to, it will work fine. I took one with my laptop to Eastern Europe and all I needed was a plug adapter for the laptop power brick.
I would definitely say yes. Obviously it isn't the size of a thumb drive, but likewise it is not the size of a book either. It will have no problem fitting in a nice carry-on bag. It is also a good option for the price. Go buy it!
Because it runs off of your USB port and doesn't plug into electric power, it will work with your computer no matter where you go - if the computer itself works there. Since a computer's power supply is typically capable of working on a wide variety of voltages in a variety of countries, the USB-connected drive will still get the same voltage it gets in the USA - 5 volts.
Be aware of the Toshiba Canvio to Apple or Dell incompatibility problem though and make sure it works with your computer before leaving the store where you buy it.
It is very portable, its about the thickness of two current smartphones stacked on top of each other and about as long, if not shorter, weights next to nothing as well!