Anyone install Windows 7 on this. Mine chokes during install. Apparently a usb 3.0 drivers problem. Will getting a more recent win 7 install disk fix.
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I got windows 7 up without a hitch and haven't had problems with it. If it's a problem with the USB 3, have you tried the back of the machine? I'm not 100% sure, but I thought the back ports were 2.0.
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I tried also with Windows 7 and it would not work. I went to Windows 8.1 and it is very fast!
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No. Don't waste your time. I'm on W7, the drivers won't install. If you look up the forum, a lot of customers face the same problem.
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I just bought this laptop and I'm having the same problem. It runs fine and suddenly freezes and nothing works. The only way out is a cold boot with a prolonged unsuccessful Windows 7 repair attempt. Any ideas how to correct this problem?
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My was working with Windows 7 before it broke. Does it work with other operating systems? If not, then you have a bad unit.You shouldn't need special drivers for Windows 7.
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Last I heard (couple years ago) there was no driver for Win 7. I would think someone would have come up with one by now, though. Google around for a driver before you buy.
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I had no problem using the small disc on my 1 yr old laptop but am having problems with the driver. Waiting on an answer to my question now. Running win 8.1 and the com port is not recognized. Suspect serial to usb driver issue since all usb devices except this badge works.
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I have no issues with windows 8. Just download the drivers from the manufacturers website. I think it is a beta driver.
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I just installed a new win7 os no problems at all. Then reattached my old drive and removed what I wanted , formatted it and store pictures and large programs on it. I am just sorry I did not buy a bigger SSD.
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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!
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Mine came with windows7.I already sold it, I thought I removed this post from Amazon. Is the post still active? thanks
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hii..i bought this sandisk usb drive in amazon work for me in win7 and win8 in usb 3.0 connection maybe your usb drive something wrong or damge contact your seller...
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All you have to do is format the hard drive and install Windows 7. As for the drivers I am sure you can get drivers to work, you may have to mix and match, look for an older model that comes with Win7, and search the drivers for that model, should work, most of the components are the same. But I have not done it to this particular system... I want to cause Win8 is crap!!! But I have done this before on other systems and it worked so....
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I have Windows 7 and no problems. Can't give you an answer on that question.
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I have the same problem but for ALL updates - there are about 60 some odd updates that need to be applied and I can't get them to apply. I've tried a few things I saw online but gave up when none of them worked. I need to completely re-install Windows on it. Do you remember if it came with a Windows disk? I can't find one.
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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.
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I have had nothing but trouble with this. I'm using Windows 7. I don't know if I got a lemon of a drive or if it is incompatible, but people should be aware of this either way. I've been on the forums at Buffalo, too, for assistance, and no one seems able to correct the problem.
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which os do you hav in it? i am running wins 8 and it loves it thats what it really needed. i am a computer builder and repairer.