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In order to open and edit files within the encrypted folder, you first need to decrypt them.
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First you need to create a password for encryption, then you need to drag and drop existing folders or files into the encryption software's virtual folder, and then you have to delete the originals. On the other hand, the security function of the software is rather cumbersome. This way, you can have two exact copies of the same data. The sync function does a little more than that, by making sure that the content of one or more local folders or drives is synchronized with the FreeAgent Xtreme. You then can create backups immediately or schedule them to run automatically. You can command the backup software to backup a recommended area of the hard drive or a set of selected folders and files. It comes with Seagate Manage, a light software suites that including backup, sync, and security functions, all of which worked very well. Preformatted for a Windows PC, the drive worked immediately once plugged in.
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There's nothing else but a well-illustrated QuickStart Guide in the box no CD or printed manual, and the bundled software is stored on the drive itself. You only get one FireWire 400 cable and one USB 2.0 data cable out of the box. The drive comes with a compact power adapter, but it doesn't come with an eSATA cable. On the back, there are two FireWire 400 ports, a USB 2.0 port, and one eSATA port. On the front, the new FreeAgent drive has one large LED that glows white-ish light to show the status of the drive. Unlike the previous model that only stood upward, the new drive can now work in both vertical and horizontal positions and has a detachable base. (at least, not without some addition software on the Windows side, I believe) - John.The new FreeAgent Xtreme is slightly smaller in size than the previous generation of Seagate's FreeAgent product line. IMPORTANT: If you choose to use HFS, be aware that the drive will NO LONGER MOUNT on Windows PCs.
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The drive should now be on the Mac desktop. Click down below to begin the re-initialization process. At this point, you can also partition the drive if you want, but that is not necessary if you only want a single volume/partition. You can also give the volume a name if you wish. From the choices you are offered, choose 'HFS, journaled'. Click on the the icon for the Seagate to selet it, then click 'erase' to the right. You should see the icon for the Seagate drive in the left-hand side of DU's window. Launch 'Disk Utility' (it's in the 'Utilities' folder which is inside your 'Applications' folder) 3. At this point it doesn't matter if it doesn't mount on the desktop. Plug the drive into the Mac, turn it on, let it spin up. I am not very good with computers so this is all new stuff to me.' It's much easier than you might think: 1. I hate to ask but could you point me in the direction of any tutorials you might know.
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RE: 'i don't mind erasing it in disk utility but I wouldn't know how to reformat it for mac. (at least, not without some addition software on the Windows side, I believe) - John.


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