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HFS Explorer is a free tool that allows Windows users to read and copy files from HFS+ formatted drives, such as those used by Mac OS X. On Windows 7, users may encounter issues where an external HFS+ drive is not recognized in File Explorer and Disk Management prompts to initialize the drive, which would erase data. Unlike Windows XP, where HFS Explorer worked immediately, Windows 7 may require additional steps or alternative software like MacDrive to access HFS+ partitions without formatting. The tag covers troubleshooting these access problems and finding solutions for reading Mac-formatted drives on Windows 7.
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    Windows 7 How to allow Windows 7 to access a HFS external disc for the first time

    Hi I've taken the HDD out of an old iMac and put it in a USB caddy. I use HFS Explorer to access it from my work XP laptop and can retrieve files off it easily. I've bought a new Windows 7 desktop and want to do the same thing, however when I plug it in it's not recognised in Explorer. I go to...
    • ddddaveeee
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    • data retrieval disk management external drive file access file system hfs hfs explorer imac usb caddy windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 and HFS+ (Mac OS X extended File System)

    Windows 7 and HFS+ (Mac OS X extended File System) [SOLVED] For anyone who may have stumbled upon this: I solved this and directions for accessing HFS+ partitions using MacDrive are posted at the bottom of the next post. I'm not quite sure where to put this, so please do move it to a more...
    • dr.vox
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    • access cross-platform data transfer disk formatting fat32 file management file system hfs explorer hfs+ library integration mac macdrive ntfs operating system partition software compatibility storage tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
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