If you partition and format it to FAT32, both Windows and Mac will be able to read and write it. But, as the message you quote, says, you can't use it for Time Machine software on the Mac then. You'll need another disk if you want that.
Kees
I have a PC right now that is the family computer. My personal computer is going to be a Mac. The family computer is brand new and I don't want to put my iTunes on the family computer because I don't want to slow it down and I want all of my files to come with me when I get my computer.
I NEED a Mac AND PC compatible external hard drive that does not require reformatting when I make the grand move from one computer to the other. The FreeAgent? GoFlex? Desk External Drive claims to be compatible with both Mac and PC but also says "*Reformatting to HFS+ required to use backup software for Mac or Time Machine? software". I have no idea what that means so an explanation would be appreciated.
Any one know of an external hard drive that can do what I want?
Could someone also explain what "Reformatting to HFS+ required to use backup software for Mac or Time Machine? software" means? Thanks!
Here is the link to the Seagate External hard drive that claims to be supreme: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/external/external-hard-drive/desktop-hard-drive/#tTabContentOverview

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