1 GoFlex Drive kits include a cable or adapter to connect to your computer. Drive-only models don't. Select a drive-only model if you (1) already have a GoFlex cable or adapter, or (2) want a faster interface than USB 2.0, like USB 3.0, eSATA, or FireWire® 800.
This article is for informational purposes only and no longer being updated by Seagate. How do I use a Backup Plus or GoFlex 'for Mac' drive with a Windows computer?
Backup Plus for Mac, GoFlex for Mac, and Slim for Mac drives are formatted at the factory to run under Mac OS. However, the drive will work in Windows without reformatting using. Install the downloadable HFS+ driver on the PC to use the drive interchangeably between the two without having to format. This is the perfect solution for primarily Mac computer users who still regularly utilize their PC. Since PCs will not recognize a drive formatted for Mac computers, there are limitations for file transfer between the two. By installing this driver, users can take full advantage of both platforms without any file size or program restrictions. Simply install the utility and the drive will mount as a drive letter like a drive with a Windows format.
This utility only works with the following products:. Backup Plus for Mac Desktop.
Backup Plus Portable for Mac. Slim for Mac. GoFlex for Mac. GoFlex Desk for Mac. GoFlex Pro for Mac.
'My 320 GB Seagate external hard drive is detected but not showing up in my Computer. What should I do? In Device Manager, it gets detected and in disk management, it shows up as 'unallocated'.
Is there any way to fix the issue? If I initialize it, will I lose all the data on the drive? I'm using Windows 10.' Three steps to fix Seagate external hard drive not showing up in Windows 10 Sometimes, when you plugin your Seagate external hard drive to PC, it cannot be recognized by your PC. As a result, the disk and the folders & files on it then become inaccessible. Actually, there are not the few have experienced such Seagate in Computer issue in Windows 10. Next, we will show you how to fix the issue without losing data.
Make Seagate external hard drive show up in disk management The first thing you need to do is to check if it is showing up in disk management. If yes, you can skip to the next step. And if not, you should first update the disk driver to make the Seagate external hard drive recognized by Windows and show up in disk management. Open Computer and choose System Properties. In the taskbar on the left, click device manager and next to USB controller click '+ (plus)'.Then you'll see a yellow exclamation mark. Right click and choose update driver software, then click automatically search for driver software online. Recover data from the Seagate external hard drive which is not showing up in Computer When you see the Seagate external hard drive listed in the Disk Management window, you can try EaseUS to retrieve your data.
It works well on even when the disk is not showing up in your Computer. By going through three short stages, you can easily find lost data on a Seagate external hard drive. Scan the Seagate drive - Display files in categories - Check results and recover Follow the detailed guide: Step 1. Under the 'External Devices', you should see the Seagate external hard drive showing up after it's correctly connected to your computer. Select the drive and click the Scan button.