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Thunderbolt external HDD on Windows 8

Windows 8 doesn't recognise the thunderbolt external HDD if plugged in while the OS is running.


If I reboot the system , its working good.


The plug n play is not working.


I have tried turning off the 'Turn on fast startup' option but no success. The thunderbolt device is recognised only when plugged in before system boot.

MacBook Pro, Windows 8

Posted on Aug 20, 2013 9:03 PM

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Aug 21, 2013 3:56 AM in response to Chandra Ojha

it's because of the thunderbolt implementation in windows

same issue with the few motherboards which support thunderbolt

out for build self windows computers


maybe microsoft will change the windows implementation if thunderbolt becomes a success on normal windows computers

though since intel require a higher copyright for licensing thunderbolt then they do usb3 then thunderbolts success on windows is unknown

Thunderbolt external HDD on Windows 8

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