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So I reinstalled the 80GB as the boot drive and added the WD as a second storage device. However, I discovered issues with the Microsoft software (XP, Outlook 2003 and Word) that I could not resolve. The Data Life Tools program made the whole process very easy. Originally, I wanted the 250GB hard drive to replace my original 80GB. I wish everything in my life would be this easy. These issues had nothing to do with the drive itself.
The drive is quiet and I am quite happy with the new WD drive. I chose this SATA drive for my Dell 8400. I cleaned and did a defrag on the original drive and the install of the new drive went perfect. Again everything went perfect.
WD's on-line product description (on WD's web site) said that it came with all hardware but, a SATA power cord adapter is not included and, must be supplied by the user as there is no standard Molex style power connector. Drive worked as expected once installed. Also, WD's product description and box state that the drive is compatible with Windows Vista but, version 11.3 of WD's "Data Lifeguard Tools" CD that was was enclosed with the drive, does not provide support for Vista systems.
Excellent product, it's really quiet, after I installed it, i unplugged the fans of my computer, it was hard to say that the pc was even on.Great speed alsoOverall really nice product
Tiger Direct took the unit back and credited me. I was pleasantly surprised KD I opened package and had a problem with the wrong chassis for the external memory I was trying to hook up. Sales associate spent time on phone to see if he could locate comparable unit for my needs.
After I got it, the person that was going to install it told me that it wouldn't fit. Returned Item and got a full refund within a few days. I bought this harddrive for my sister to replace one that had gone bad. And I would need and IDE harddrive.
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