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gehammack

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    External hard drive for Win 98se
    « on: May 04, 2009, 12:27:04 PM »
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        I'm looking to finally getting real about backing up my computer which is about 12yrs old but works great. I need to know what external hard drive is available that will work with the old O/S. I have a USB card on board and it is USB 2.0. Thanks
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      Re: External hard drive for Win 98se
      « Reply #1 on: May 04, 2009, 12:33:19 PM »
      Most Ext HDs will work with 98SE.

      FAT32(the file system that 98SE uses) can support up to 2 terabyte HDs, so you shouldn't have a problem there as far as size of Ext HD, but would be best to not push it to the limit.
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      Re: External hard drive for Win 98se
      « Reply #2 on: May 04, 2009, 12:34:01 PM »
      Any drive will do....they are not OS specific.
      However since it's Win98 you will need to format it FAT32.
      Directions for this will be on the drive manuf. site or the CD that ships with it.
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