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How do I format a Mac hard drive?

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Check question number 6 about startup disks; most people need these because of hard disk problems. Apple provides an "erase disk" option on their main menu which will re-initialize some but not all hard drives. Apple also has a "disk test" utility to test formatted disks. There is also a popular control panel add on for "SCSI probe" which is helpful, check various Mac shareware sites for it.

How do I move files from my old Mac, or my old Mac external SCSI drive, to my new Mac?

Herb's Mac Stuff FAQ
If you have your files on an old Mac with a SCSI drive internal or external; and your new Mac does not have a SCSI external connector or use SCSI drives internally, what can you do? I'll discuss many options. My GENERAL advice is as follows. EITHER use some kind of Mac which HAS SCSI to read your drive, and use it to transfer files either by connection or by transfer to another media (floppy, CD, ZIP disk). OR, you add some kind of SCSI hardware to your new Mac to read the drive.

What are the advantages of using a USB Flash Drive instead of an External Hard Drive?

Removable Media Recovery Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Don't expose your laptop to resonating noises, for example loud bass noise from speakers, heavy machinery.

Can I use ShredIt for Mac OS 7 as a hard drive cleaner to erase an external hard drive?

ShredIt FAQ - Hard Drive Cleaner for Mac OS 7
You can use ShredIt for Mac OS 7 as a hard drive cleaner to erase the contents of an external hard drive. We recommend that you do this to clean the drive before you dispose of a hard drive. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the ShredIt for Mac OS 7 Read me in the documentation folder that comes with ShredIt or download the ShredIt 7 Read me (pdf) now

What is an external hard drive enclosure for?

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In computing, there is never enough space on your existing hard drive. As applications take up more space and with video editing, digital photography, and digital music becoming more popular, there is an increased need for hard drive storage. A hard drive enclosure kit allows you to replace your existing hard drive with a larger capacity drive and recycle your old drive for external storage. External storage kits are also popular for mobile computing.

How do I share my hard drive with the other machines?

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Double click on My Computer and right click on your C drive icon. Now select share as and share the drive as C. Tick the Full button under Access Type and click on OK. A little hand should now appear with the C drive icon in My Computer. Voilá - your C drive is shared.

Is there network and/or external hard drive support?

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Yes. You can play songs directly from a hard drive connected to your computer via firewire or network.

How do I share the documents on my Virtual Hard Drive with others?

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How to make a folder on your Virtual Hard Drive (My Content) available to a single user or your students in a class.

How do I move my CAREWare instance to a new hard drive/PC/Server?

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A new Administrative Alarm will appear, click on the link and verify that the backup was completed successfully Browse to the location of the backup (Default location: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$CAREWARE\Data) and copy the Install the new CAREWare database instance and if necessary the business and client tiers on the new hard drive/PC/Server. Go to the business tier directory (Default location: C:\Program Files\CAREWare\RW CAREWare Business Tier) and open the CW Admin.

Can the 7-Series recorder power my external hard drive or DVD-RAM drive?

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Yes! The 7-Series can power an external drives only when powered from external DC. The 7-Series will not power a drive off of its attached Li-Ion battery alone. There is not enough voltage from the Li-Ion battery to support bus powering.

Can I copy files from my internal hard drive or Compact Flash to the external drive?

Series V 2.0 Software FAQ | Sound Devices, LLC
Yes. The external drive shows up just like CF or hard drive in the File Viewer. Files can be moved to and from it, played, info can be viewed, etc. Additionally, files from at external drive can be copied to internal drives. No. The architecture of the 7-Series allows for realtime recording to any available drive. This is distinctly different than implementations from other company's products. There are two options that V 2.

Can I use ShredIt X as a hard drive cleaner to erase an external hard drive?

ShredIt X FAQ: File Shredder/Hard Drive Cleaner for Mac OS X
Yes, you can use ShredIt for Mac OS X as a hard drive cleaner to erase the contents of a hard drive. We recommend that you do this to clean the drive before you dispose of a hard drive. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the ShredIt for Mac OS X Read me in the documentation folder that comes with ShredIt or download the ShredIt X Read me (pdf) now

Can I use ShredIt for Mac OS 7 as a hard drive cleaner to erase a hard drive?

ShredIt FAQ - Hard Drive Cleaner for Mac OS 7
You can use ShredIt for Mac OS 7 as a hard drive cleaner to erase the contents of a hard drive. We recommend that you do this to clean the drive before you dispose of a computer. For step-by-step instructions, refer to the ShredIt for Mac OS 7 Read me in the documentation folder that comes with ShredIt or download the ShredIt 7 Read me (pdf) now

Can I install the game on an external hard drive?

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Technically yes, but if you move the drive to another computer, the game will not work. It is bonded to the PC to which it is installed. For this reason, we recommend that you do not install it on ANY removable storage device.

How do I archive my recordings on an external hard drive?

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This feature is not currently supported. This future feature is controlled by software which can be downloaded by your cable service provider when the software company provides the update. As an alternate solution for archiving standard resolution recordings today, you can use your VCR.

Why can't I boot from external USB Hard Drive?

ExBoot - FAQs
First, Your PC or notebook must support "External USB-HDD Boot up" function. Second, to make sure all the USB cables and power cord all firmly connect to USB slots or power in-lets. No. You must start re-boot process over again. At this moment, you must choose the correct date version you want.

Should I adjust jumper position before I install hard drive into external enclosure?

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Yes, most of hard drive jumper should be adjusted to "Master" position before you install the hard drive.
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