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Old 2008-12-26, 12:00
Jazzy_Ways Jazzy_Ways is offline
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Default Before I buy-have I got this right?

Have I got this right?
If I buy this external hard drive disk
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/149457/show_product_specifications?spectype=extended

And then follow these instructions

onnect the external hard drive to your computer using your USB cord.
Step2
Open your "Start" menu and click on the following string of menu options: "Control Panel," "Administrative Tools," "Computer Management" and "Disk Manager."
Step3
Select the external hard drive and give attention to the type of "File System." If it reads "NTFS," then right-click it and choose "Delete Partition." This will ensure the partition you use is "FAT32." If it's not "FAT32," then proceed to Step 4. If it is "FAT32," then move on to Step 5.
Step4
Run an Internet search for "CompuApps Swiss Knife." You'll find the official website within the first few search results. Simply enter the site and download the free application. Once downloaded, install the program and run it. When you're inside the program, choose the external hard drive that needs to be partitioned. Configure the settings in the following manner: "Partition Type–Primary," "File System–FAT32" and "Volume Label." Choose "Create" and your FAT 32 partition will be set up. Proceed to Step 5.
Step5
Open "My Computer" and click twice on your empty external PS3 hard drive. Right click within this area, move your cursor down to "New," and select "Folder." Name this folder "Photo." Repeat this process to create three more new folders: "Music," "Video" and "Game." This will ensure the folders on your external hard drive are identical to those on your PS3.
Step6
Click the green arrow in the bottom right corner of your screen to remove and choose "Safely Remove." Unplug your external PS3 hard drive once a message appears indicating it's safe to do so.
Step7
Connect your external hard drive to your PS3 and enjoy.

Will it work with my PS3?
Just checking before I potentially waste 50 odd quid.,
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Old 2008-12-26, 19:00
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Default Re: Before I buy-have I got this right?

Yes - that should work.
 
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