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    Using 2TB External HD with XP

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hendra, Jan 24, 2011.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Can anyone confirm if the 2TB version of WD External HD WD Elements Desktop works with XP without having to install a special driver or software?
     
    hendra, Jan 24, 2011
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    XP should be able to see see any partitions up to 2TB. I had a Hitachi 2TB in my XP desktop and had no issues with it, but I've not seen the WD.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 24, 2011
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    As long as your service pack updates are installed I think your good.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jan 24, 2011
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  4. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    As long as you don't try to boot from it, you should be fine with the 2TB external in XP (no matter which SP version you have running).

    At the worst, you may simply have to use it with two partitions.

    Good luck.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jan 24, 2011
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