Western Digital WD SmartWare User Manual - Manual (Page 5)

WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE
USER MANUAL
ABOUT THE WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE – 1
About the WD SmartWare Software
WD SmartWare™ software is an easy-to-use backup application that gives you the
power to:
Protect your data automatically—Continuous backup instantly makes a second
copy whenever you add or change a file. Scheduled backups run on the days and
times you select.
See your backup as it happens—Category-mode backup organizes and displays
your files in categories. File-mode backup lets you select specific files and folders.
Both show the progress of your backup.
Bring back lost files effortlessly—Easily retrieve your data whether you have lost
everything, deleted a folder, or just overwritten an important file.
Take control—Customize your backup, run diagnostics, manage the power settings,
and more for supported WD devices.
The WD SmartWare software provides the drive settings functions for older
My Book
® and My Passport ® drives. For newer drives, these functions are provided
by the WD Drive Utilities™ software.
Secure your encryption-enabled WD drive—Password protection and 256-bit
hardware-based encryption protects your data from unauthorized access or theft.
The WD SmartWare software provides the security functions for older My Book and
My Passport drives. For newer drives, these functions are provided by the
WD Security™ software.
Upgrade to the WD SmartWare Pro software—Extend the backup function to non-
WD drives, unsupported WD devices, and supported cloud services.
A Dropbox™ account is required for cloud backup. Cloud accounts can be changed,
terminated, or interrupted without notice at any time.
Operating System Compatibility
The WD SmartWare software is compatible with the following Windows ® operating
systems:
Windows Vista ®
Windows 7
Windows 8
Compatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. For
highest performance and reliability, use the Windows Update service to download and
install the latest updates and service pack (SP).
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