Moving Files Between External Hd's

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by MikelRiley, Nov 3, 2019.

  1. MikelRiley

    MikelRiley Private E-2

    Will a given file work correctly if we move it from an Apple-formatted external HD to an exFAT formatted HD? We are thinking of making the big switch from Apple to PC and need the PC to be able to run existing files. Thanks!
     
    MikelRiley, Nov 3, 2019
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  2. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    It depends on the format of the files.
    If the files are proprietary (application specific) then it should not be a problem if the program is available for both Windows and macOS.
     
    Eldon, Nov 4, 2019
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    I suggest you copy rather then move. Why? Because if is doesn't work, the file will still remain on the Apple formatted external HD.
     
    plodr, Nov 4, 2019
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  4. Mister Krinkle

    Mister Krinkle Private First Class

    You are mixing terms here. Are you talking about running Mac programs or opening Mac data files?
     
    Mister Krinkle, Nov 5, 2019
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  5. baklogic

    baklogic The Tinkerer

    baklogic, Nov 7, 2019
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