thanks. i will be purchasing a regular external, not a dedicated backup unit.
it will be used for backing up but for storage as well. thanks again and
this should take care of my question. mike
"peter" wrote:
Quote:
> yes.........but there are specific backup HD out there that do need software
> install.
> peter
> "Mike F from TN" <MikeFfromTN@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news
B89606C-DF7E-4405-BB46-F9B19E920105@xxxxxx Quote:
> > one more thing, Peter. Would the same procedure work for other external
> > usb
> > 2.0 hard drives?
> >
> > "peter" wrote:
> > Quote:
> >> The only thing it needs is the USB 2.0 driver that came with your mobo
> >> ....once plugged in Vista should come up with "new device"
> >> If it is not formatted you will need to go to
> >> Admin.Tools/comp.management/disk management and format the drive
> >> peter
> >> "Mike F from TN" <MikeFfromTN@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:6D94B2E2-0683-41FA-B50D-92F0CB537B8C@xxxxxx
> >> > Will a SEAGATE 80 GB EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE USB/2.0 7200 RPM 2MB require a
> >> > driver to run in Vista Business? If so, do you have a link to one?
> >>
> >>
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