Windows uses NFTS file format while Mac drives use HFS, this means Macs can’t write to NTFS drives while Windows can’t read or write HFS. You’ll need to convert your Mac hard drive to Windows. However, what happens when you get a mac hard drive that won’t work with Windows? You may need to reformat it to work with both computers. If you don’t have a robust internal hard drive, investing in an external hard drive can help you quickly transfer files between computers.