“Does it backup both system software and data, or just data? Does it back up the whole thing or just the data? Dave”
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"The My Book drive can be used to backup your files, such as documents, pictures, movies, etc. Or can also be used for a system-level backup, which includes the operating system and applications. The backup setup depends on whether you use the WD Smartware or the Acronis True Image WD Edition. For more information on the complete backup, please refer to the link below and go to the ""Complete Backup"" section. http://www.wd.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=870"
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The software is a watered-down version of Acronis True Image, so you should be able to image your whole HDD, WIndows system partition and everything. I've heard the version is not as good as full blown Acronis. If you install it, you can get Full version of Acronis for the price of an upgrade (~$20 per computer, I think). If you go to the Acronis site, the chat people can answer all your questions. They pursue new customers very aggressively. I would never install Acronis because is permanent: google how to uninstall Acronis: is a three page procedure involving manually changing registry keys. Acronis is like a nuclear power plant in your back yard: when it works, is almost magically good. But if something goes wrong...you'll need very serious help. That said, every local IT little store I asked suggested it for backup software. Still, I don't like invasive software. I would never use it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Can do all three depends on what options you check when using the included backup software
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.That depends on your back software. i do not recommend using the software that comes with the drive. I use CrashPlan for home. It only backs up data files and other files I specify but it does not backup the how operating system.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Software provided is primilary for data files.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It comes with a USB cable specific to the adapter (cradle).
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