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Where can I acquire the most popular downloads for my hard drive?
Find out where to acquire the most popular downloads for your hard drive.
Read MoreHow to use an external drive without any special software
Many, even most, Seagate and Maxtor-brand external drives are sold with bundled backup and management software. However, in some cases it is not possible to use such software.
Read MoreSeagate and Maxtor Compatibility Chart for Windows Vista
This article lists which Seagate and Maxtor-brand drives are compatible with Windows Vista, as well as the compatibility of software bundled with those drives.
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Will my drive work with Windows 7?
This article lists which Seagate and Maxtor-brand drives are compatible with Windows 7, as well as the compatibility of software bundled with those drives.
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How do I identify/differentiate between Seagate External power supplies?
This article will help you identify Seagate external storage power supplies.
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How To Articles
How to use an external drive without any special software
Many, even most, Seagate and Maxtor-brand external drives are sold with bundled backup and management software. However, in some cases it is not possible to use such software.
Read MoreMoving Data between Two Systems using an External Hard Drive
Find out how to move data between two systems using an external hard drive.
Read MoreHow to safely disconnect a Seagate or Maxtor-brand External Storage Drive from a Macintosh computer
How do I safely disconnect a Seagate or Maxtor-brand External Storage Drive from a Macintosh computer?
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Troubleshooting Articles
How do I identify/differentiate between Seagate External power supplies?
This article will help you identify Seagate external storage power supplies.
Read MoreDrive Not Detected - helpful links
This document provides links to common solutions for drives not being detected.
Read MoreMy external drive is not recognised by my computer
If your Seagate or Maxtor-brand external hard drive is not recognised by your Windows PC, whether it is a brand new drive, or one that has been connected to your computer for years, this article contains some steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem.
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