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Please make sure your drive is connected and accesible". Mine somehow became corrupted and though I could utilize the disk in Windows explorer WD Backup reported "Unable to back up files to My Passport Ultra. This could of course lead the user into false security regarding what they think is backed up.īack ups are saved to a folder (WD Backup.swstor) on the Passport Ultra. Another problem I faced was the WD Backup stopping if Norton discovered a suspect file. Disable Norton auto protect during backup if you can. More so when Norton needs to thoroughly processes a file, which it did, during the USB C benchmark. Norton will check files as they are backed up which slows down the process. I followed the "learn more" lead to Acronis where I was offered software at an alleged reduced rate.
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The info that I know is sent to WD is the product serial number. To register the device requires name, e-mail and country. If they would rename the app to "Passport Ultra Utilities" then it would be less of an issue. The app did not find other WD drives in my computer. The backup software is straight forward and needs little if any explanantion other then to write it is intuitive. I installed WD backup and WD Drive Utilities. Of which, three read "install" and eight read "learn more". My FB security settings reveal I have no apps blocked.Įleven possible apps were provided. Perhaps a minor change in my FB security would allow the app to function as WD planned or a change in WD settings or even Windows. Until WD Discovery updates its security settings, you won't be able to use Facebook to log into it." "Facebook has detected WD Discovery isn't using a secure connection to transfer information. I tried out the FB backup feature and FB reported back to me through the WD app: It seems to me that only FB and Instagram are of real value, after all cloud storage is back-up but one can't have too many backups I suppose. The Passport Ultra allows for import of cloud storage and social media data, which include Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive, Facebook and Instagram. I had no problems on my Win 10 computers. The software included on the Passport Ultra (Install Discovery for Windows) would not setup on one, of three, Win 7 systems but it did automatically download a version that did. My Blu-Ray is old.ĭevice recognition of the Passport Ultra was not a problem on any of my computers. I attempted to use it as a USB device on my Blu-Ray player but it was not recognized. Overall Review: I utilized the Passport Ultra on several home computers (desktops and laptops) and as a USB storage device on my Asus RT-AC66R router (it worked as the router said it should).
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I have two.īackup is a 32 bit program according to Windows task manager Pros: Western Digital is a leading name in mechanical hard disks WD Discovery software* for WD Backup and WD Drive UtilitiesĪdditional Information Date First Available
Reformatting required to use Time Machine on macOSĬompatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system
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Social media and Cloud services may be changed, terminated or interrupted at any time and may vary by country.ĭownloadable NTFS driver to read/write on macOS
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**Social Media or Cloud account registration may be required. With WD Discovery software, you can also download the NTFS driver for macOS, so you can work seamlessly between operating systems without reformatting.
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My Passport Ultra is formatted for Windows 10 to deliver plug-and-play storage out of the box. Simply download WD Backup, plug in your drive and set your hourly, daily or monthly schedule. To help preserve your online life, WD Discovery allows you to import your content from popular social media and cloud storage services, like Facebook, Dropbox and Google Drive.** WD Discovery software can also be used to manage your drive settings like reformatting, LED control and more.įor your photos, videos or business documents, the WD Backup software included in WD Discovery makes it easy to help protect what's important to you by automating your backup routine. Included WD Discovery software* makes it easy to back up your photos, videos and documents to the My Passport Ultra drive. The WD Security function within WD Discovery helps keep your files private with a password you can choose, making it easy to enable password protection and 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption.įusing modern anodized metal and textures, the My Passport Ultra portable drive is available in a variety of colors to seamlessly match your personal style and the latest computers. Password Protection with 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption Learn more about the Western Digital WDBFTM0040BSL-WESN Model Brandįeaturing USB-C technology, the My Passport Ultra portable drive delivers quick and easy storage for your PC, while the included USB 3.1 adapter makes sure it's compatible with older machines.