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    Sata Bridge

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by S-Dub, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. S-Dub

    S-Dub Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello. So I have a 1tb external drive that I was running as a backup, extra storage, and using it for readyboost. Today, after I finally got my win 7 moving I tried to use it again for readyboost but in _my computer the drive shows as a "sata bridge." I think it might have been plugged in (usb) during installation. what is a sata bridge? ty http://img44.imageshack.us/i/satabridge.jpg/
     

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    JWnFL Notebook Evangelist

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    I thought you could name storage / anohter machine... attach to a wireless or other... and have the information available in W7?

    I am sorry to add another question to your question.. but I think the answer will be the same(ish) for both.. consider it a Bump for your great Question..

    Thanks in advance for any Ninja / Pro's who take the time to help!

    Be well all, JW

    I forgot that it would be Professional or Ultimate.. I dont know if home premium has the server option.. ?
     
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  3. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    Are you sure that image is of My Computer (or just Computer on 7)? Because it seems like the Devices and Printer to me.
     
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    hmm, yeah you got it patrick. the shot is of the devices and printers. No idea what JW is suggesting though I appriciate the bump! Looks like I know as little as it appears. However, I just want to use this drive for backup/storage/readyboost. not sure why it has sata-bridge and even being designated as such makes much difference from before?
    btw
    thank you.
     

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    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    No idea, but it should still be the same to get to it. Right click the drive, properties, readyboost tab.
     
    Patrick, Oct 25, 2009
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