External HD

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I just got an external HD which hooks up via USB 2.0. It is formatted
to NTFS. I really just need some confirmation on something...Would I be
able to hook it up to any machine with the NTFS and get files from it
safely? Also will I still be able to access files from it when I decide
to re-install XP?
 
I just got an external HD which hooks up via USB 2.0. It is formatted to
NTFS. I really just need some confirmation on something...Would I be able
to hook it up to any machine with the NTFS and get files from it safely?
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Yes. The worst you may have to do is install a driver for it on that other
system.
Also will I still be able to access files from it when I decide to re-install
XP?
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Yes.
 
I just got an external HD which hooks up via USB 2.0. It is formatted
to NTFS. I really just need some confirmation on something...Would I be
able to hook it up to any machine with the NTFS and get files from it
safely?
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As Rod said.

Just don't rely on a HD for your only backup. Keep a copy on CD/DVD as well.

A major power surge could in theory wipe out both your internal and external
drives at the same time.
 
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