One other question - I backup a couple computers and when I was able to use FreeAgent, it recognized the computer and knew which backup settings to use and where to place the backup files.

Does...

Thank you, I will look into it.

Does GFI backup files in their original format or does it use its own? For example, older backup software used its own format (extensions) and without the software,...

I've used Seagate FreeAgent Go on my Windows ME, XP and 7 without any problems. Now, with the purchase of a Windows 10 computer, since my W7 isn't working, the FreeAgent Go external drive can be read...