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Q&A: Can I use a USB 3.0 Flash Drive in a USB 2.0 socket?

Posted on April 21, 2013

usb-3-0--thumb-driveQuestion from Daneen:  Hi Rick. I bought a couple of USB Flash Drives last night to put baby pictures on and give to my mom and mother-in-law, but I noticed after I got home that they’re USB 3.0 drives.

Will these drives work in USB 2.0 sockets or should I return them and buy USB 2.0 drives? I don’t want to damage my computer, and I REALLY don’t want to damage theirs! Thanks a lot for your help.

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