Can this be used on multiple devices (laptop and a desktop)? Both computers run Windows 8. Can drive be segmented for the data for the separate machines? No need for security between the two, just organization

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proctoid52 · Accepted Answer

I do not know if the drive can be partitioned, but I would suspect so. I'm guessing that is what you mean. In that regard, I apologize if this answer is too obvious, but you could establish separate directories on the external harddrive, one for each computer, and via the drag-n-drop method back up the separate computers in their separate directories.

Answered by proctoid52 10 years ago

Fourboyz · Answer

Not sure about being segmented but just create a folder for each computers backup. I guess this would work

Marc · Answer

Ya not a problem if u have USB 2.0 or higher on both devices. I use it for movies and have it hooked up to my tv.

BesstBuyer · Answer

Yes. I move it between 4 different PCs for backup purposes.

You don't have to partition it to keep files separated, the backup system handles this quite well, and if you simply want to copy files to it from different PCs, all you have to do is create folders for each pc and use the appropriate folder when manually copying files to/from the drive.

BestBuyer · Answer

The drive can be partitioned and both partitions can be available on a network. If both computers are connected to that network, it should work.

BOBL · Answer

ABSOLUTLEY!!

Zrns · Answer

Yes it can be partioned

CommunityAnswer · Answer

Yes, this product can be partitioned for multiple devices if needed.

“Can this be used on multiple devices (laptop and a desktop)? Both computers run Windows 8. Can drive be segmented for the data for the separate machines? No need for security between the two, just organization”

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