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#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume for mac os x
#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume full version
#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume mac os x
#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume install
#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume driver

I tried reformatting the HDD in question - the problem persisted. I tried adding a new backup plan - the problem persisted. Normally, the Seagate drive is plugged into my docking station, so I tried plugging it directly into my computer and the performance is now normal - usage sits constantly around 80-90% and full backups - 400 gigabytes worth of data - complete in 2 hours or less. Incremental backups still finish eventually, but full backups just flat-out fail with an error message about not being able to write the file. This causes the backup to be INCREDIBLY slow. Then, for a couple of seconds, it will drop to about 80%, with the response time being about 7000-10000 ms and write speeds of 100MBps (the latter being quite normal), and then it goes back up to the previous state with 100% usage. When True Image begins backing up to the Seagate drive, the usage (as indicated by Task Manager) shoots up to 100% for a few seconds at a time, during which the response time, read speed and write speed are all 0. I noticed this ever since updating to Windows 10 1803. This backup is scheduled for late in the evening when I always have the computer plugged in. My computer is set up with the two external HDDs connected to the docking station, and I plug my computer into the dock when I get home in the evening.

#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume full version

I set up a backup when I first got True Image a few weeks ago - full system backup to the Seagate HDD, with an incremental scheme (create a full version after 7 incremental versions, <=4 TB). Western Digital My Passport 2 TB USB 3.0 External HDD See "disadvantages" for details.Seagate Backup Plus 5 TB USB 3.0 External HDD

You can use this format if it is supported by all computers with which you intend to share the drive.

AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsule do not support exFAT.

Not all Windows versions support exFAT.

#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume mac os x

Supported in Mac OS X only in 10.6.5 or later.

You can use this format if you only use the drive with Mac OS X, or use it for backups of your Mac OS X internal drive, or if you only share it with one Windows PC (with MacDrive installed on the PC).

#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume install

To Read HFS+ (but not Write) from Windows, Install HFSExplorer.

Required for Time Machine or Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper! backups of Mac internal hard drive.

Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Don't use case-sensitive)

HFS+ ((((MAC FORMAT)))) (Hierarchical File System, a.k.a.

You can use this format if you routinely share a drive with multiple Windows systems.

AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsule do not support NTFS.

Native NTFS support can be enabled in Snow Leopard and Lion, but is not advisable, due to instability.

#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume for mac os x

For Mac OS X 10.4 or later (32 or 64-bit), install Paragon (approx $20) (Best Choice for Lion).

To Read/Write/Format NTFS from Mac OS X, here are some alternatives:.

You can use this format if you share the drive between Mac OS X and Windows computers and have no files larger than 4GB.

Read/Write FAT32 from both native Windows and native Mac OS X.

What is the drive formatted as? this is extremely likely the issue. So, better to keep the ad copy simple for a quick sale and then let the customer fumble around pulling out their hair for hours after the purchase. I, like many non-tech people, find my eyes glazing over when i read words such as driver, reformatting or partition.

#How to format seagate backup plus into a single volume driver

2- 'Use between Mac and Windows' is much catchier ad copy than ' Use between Mac and Windows if you have NTFS driver for Mac OS installed!' My theory on why they don't broadcast this crucial information? 1- they are known to have poor customer service, in general. I chose option one, because i use a mac AND a pc, and i want to move files between the two, which is what this drive is advertised to do!īut instead of say, mentioning on the box - or in the instruction booklet, or on their own help pages on their website - that you need to download this file if your mac does not already have it for some unknown unlikely reason, Seagate merely list it as a download on their website with no intuitive obvious description of what it is or why you might need it. While installing the seagate backup plus on my mac originally, i was given two options I installed it, restarted my computer, and then I could drag and drop ( aka write). It was an installer for some 3rd party program which allows NTSF ( not suitable for work? no, its some kind of formatting ) devices to be read AND WRITTEN to on mac os. I just bought a seagate backup plus slim 1T drive, on 11/26/14.Īfter putzing about for over two hours, looking on this help forum and on others, i noticed on seagate's home page for my product a download link for 'NTFS driver for mac os'