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Seagate announces compatibility with Windows 8

All of Seagates external storage devices are compatible with current Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, and will also work with the new Windows 8 OS.

October 30, 2012 / 16:10 IST

With the consumer availability of Microsoft Windows 8 operating system, Seagate Technology aims to make the move as seamless as possible for those making the upgrade. In an official statement, the company suggests that the Backup Plus family of drives could be a useful upgrade tool to ensure that all your important files make the move with you. All of Seagate’s external storage devices are compatible with current Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, and will also work with the new Windows 8 OS. According to Gartner’s forecast analysis, 'PC OS Market, Worldwide, 2008-2015, 2011 Update, July 2011', “By the end of 2012 it is expected that 9.6 million of the installed base of personal computers will run Windows 8 and by 2013, it is predicted that 193.2 million personal computers in use will be running Windows 8.”

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first published: Oct 30, 2012 04:00 pm

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