How can I use my Windows Hard Drive as an external backup?
Hi everyone! I am currently making the switch from Windows, I can't wait for my MacBook to arrive. My lovely Dell currently has a 320 GB HD that would prove a very nice external backup storage unit. So, I plan to remove it and find a case to mount and use it as such!
Only problem is, I'm fairly certain that I'll run into some compatibility issues and have never used an external HD. I'm unsure of how the process works. This is the HD in my personal laptop (only PC I own), so it's not like I have it hooked up to play around with as an external at the moment.
The Hard Drive is a Toshiba MK3255GSX (SATA): http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-MK3255GSX-320GB-5400RPM-Drive/dp/B003LMP8P6
Can I connect with FireWire (or Is that dependent on my hard drive, or do I get a cable converter)?
When/how do I partition it?
Since this is my personal home use PC, it's loaded with a bunch of programs/Win32/cache/temp files/garbage. Can I just access/delete these from the Mac?
Even if you can't give me a full guide on the procedure, any tips or things to keep in mind are GREATLY appreciated. I expect to pick this up little by little.
Thanks again!
You will have to reformat the HDD in 'Disk Utility' Application to either one strictly for Macs or one that PCs can also utilize. That is your choice.
The connection is dependent upon the enclosure the the HDD is in. If it has a Firewire port, all to the good because Firewire data transfer rates are about twice as fast as USB @. Your MBP will have that capability. Otherwise its USB 2.
If you are anticipating installing Windows on your MBP, you will have to partition the HDD which also can be done in 'Disk Utility'.
When you format the HDD in 'Disk Utility', it will erase all of the data on that HDD. If you want to save anything, back it up first.
Ciao.
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