Such units just work. If not, back they go.
Bob
Hi
I'm NOT a computer guru so I must rely on those that are. This is a two part thingie: I purchased a Maxtor 160GB HD to use as backup. I use Iomega software to do this. While using it as a folder/file backup everything was ok....the drive would get pretty warm due to I do a lot of graphic work and have the unit set to update files every 10 minutes. I would think I need to purchase a fan for the drive but have not done it yet. Now..I tried to do a Full System backup....after about 7 minutes..the drive stopped. It was not hot yet is was no longer showing in the system.
If this Maxtor is no a good drive..what brand is preferred.
Thanks (a very old dude that relies on his grandkids for this stuff)

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