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Ideally, forever. Practically, everything will fail because of forces working against it. Friction for mechanical
things and friction of electrons for electronic things. Mfg specifies MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) as a guide
to how long a device will last on average based on design parameters.
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How long will pictures last on a external hard drive?
depends on the type of drive, but as long as the drive is kept away from magnets and at the proper temperature and humidity it should last a decade or two.
How long will a hard drive last?
20 to 25 years depends on what kind it is
Can you copy a large hard drive to a smaller hard drive?
as long as theres enough room on the smaller hard drive...then yes..
Can you download stuff on to a hard drive from a mac?
Yes, as long the hard disk drive is not NTFS formatted.
How long would it take to drive from London to austria?
a long time its hard to drive alot
How long do hard drives last?
Hard drives last for many years
How long are cheap external hard drives designed to last?
Cheap external hard drives are designed to last around 3 years, but the life span varies greatly on how often it is used, and how well it is taken care of. If the hard drive is used infrequently and is powered down when not in use, it can easily last 5+ years. If the hard drive is used frequently, kept in less than ideal conditions (wet, cold, hot, etc.) then it might not even last a year.
Can any operating system read any hard drive?
Yes. Operating systems can read any hard drive (as long as the drive is not corrupt)
Yes as long as the hard drive has its own power supply and not powered by the USB port.?
Yes as long as the hard drive has its own power supply and not powered by the USB port.
How long do C5 corvettes engines last?
It varies, depending on driving habits, conditions, maintenance, and how frequently the car is driven. You can drive one off the lot and if you drive it hard without breaking it in it won't last 10,000 miles. If the car is well maintained, driven easily, not modified, and not left to sit for long enough to dry out the seals, the engine may last as long as 200,000 miles.
What is an example of Long-term memory?
hard disk drive
How long does Hard last?
Distilled spirits (liquor) last indefinitely.
