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Old 01-06-2008   #1 (permalink)
Ray


 
 

Passport Hard Drive for XP compatible with Vista?

I recently purchased an external hard drive for my laptop; however, it is for
Windows 98SE*, ME, 2000, or XP. My laptop has Windows Vista, will this
product still be compatible with Vista since it is a later Windows version?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 01-06-2008   #2 (permalink)
BigJim


 
 

Re: Passport Hard Drive for XP compatible with Vista?

no way to tell until you connect it. It should be compatible.
"Ray" <Ray@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I recently purchased an external hard drive for my laptop; however, it is
>for
> Windows 98SE*, ME, 2000, or XP. My laptop has Windows Vista, will this
> product still be compatible with Vista since it is a later Windows
> version?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 01-06-2008   #3 (permalink)
Richard G. Harper


 
 

Re: Passport Hard Drive for XP compatible with Vista?

Generally speaking, yes; but you should check the manufacturer's Web site
for any updates that may be necessary.

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"Ray" <Ray@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I recently purchased an external hard drive for my laptop; however, it is
>for
> Windows 98SE*, ME, 2000, or XP. My laptop has Windows Vista, will this
> product still be compatible with Vista since it is a later Windows
> version?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 01-06-2008   #4 (permalink)
Colin Barnhorst


 
 

Re: Passport Hard Drive for XP compatible with Vista?

As always, check here before buying: http://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/.
You will need to be a lot more precise, such as the model number, before
anyone might just know.

"Ray" <Ray@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I recently purchased an external hard drive for my laptop; however, it is
>for
> Windows 98SE*, ME, 2000, or XP. My laptop has Windows Vista, will this
> product still be compatible with Vista since it is a later Windows
> version?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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