Windows and Mac compatability I currently have a Windows 7 PC and want to back up to this WD - can I then restore these files easily to a Mac - I am thinking of buying a Mac laptop in the near future

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Shfdmedic · Accepted Answer

Usually pc to mac is not compatible due to different file systems, chances are anything you store to any hard drive whether it be internal or external on a PC will be required to be formatted prior to being used on a mac.

Answered by Shfdmedic 10 years ago

CDub · Answer

You will have to reformat it to work with MAC and PC but it can be done.
I believe the instructions are in the manual.

RazorXP · Answer

The best way to move files between different computers and devices is to use dropbox.

Toadt · Answer

Are you going to run Parallels on the MAC? If not, I doubt it.

Colinrw · Answer

Yes you can. It's how most people transfer datafrom computer to another.

SUPERFAST · Answer

A USB drive is universally accepted. It doesn't matter if it's MAC or Windows.

LeeJ · Answer

Works great as long as you don't drop it!!! I lost the photos of all my grandkids since birth, plus my taxes, etc. because I downloaded my whole desktop, then dropped it from a 3 foot table top. I guess you need to back-up your back-up.

Answered by LeeJ 10 years ago

mdr558 · Answer

Yes. Format the drive on the Mac, then both Windows and Mac should be able to access it.

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