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The thread discusses the compatibility of USB 3.0 with Windows 7, prompted by Microsoft's announcement of native support in Windows 8. The original poster questions whether Windows 7 will support USB 3.0 devices, with subsequent replies clarifying that Windows 7 requires third-party drivers for USB 3.0 functionality. Some users report issues with USB 3.0 performance and stability on Windows 7, suggesting the support process is still imperfect and possibly rushed. Overall, the sentiment indicates that while USB 3.0 can work on Windows 7 with additional drivers, users experience inconsistent performance.
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As Microsoft announced USB 3.0 support in Windows 8, I don’t think I was the only one thinking: “But what about Windows 7?”

The promise from Microsoft is that all over 10 billion USB devices will work with USB 3.0 when connected to Windows 8 computers.
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Windows 7 does not have built-in USB 3.0 support, but after you install official dri-vers from manufacturer's site, they work fine. Hopefully they will add it in SP2, If They Make A Second One. They only really fixed 3 or 4 things in SP1 Mainly HDMI Support. They May Just Make an SP of updates.
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Does USB 3.0 not currently work with Windows 7? I swear I've used a 3.0 External HD on Windows 7 before and got fast speeds.
 

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Windows 7 does not have built-in USB 3.0 support, but after you install official dri-vers from manufacturer's site, they work fine. Hopefully they will add it in SP2, If They Make A Second One. They only really fixed 3 or 4 things in SP1 Mainly HDMI Support. They May Just Make an SP of updates.
 

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It's not working that smooth now. Look at the WD and some other forums and there are a lot of problems with USB 3.0. Sometimes it's just slow speed others it's dropping out for no reason. It doesn't seem to matter much whether it's a addon card or that the PC came with USB 3.0 installed. I think it's release was rushed and poorly coordinated.
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