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Subsequent backup operations went much quicker since the software backs up only any new files and those that have been changed since the last backup operation. It took a bit of time to complete the initial backup, but really no longer than File History. While the backup operation was underway, I opened the WD Backup application to monitor the process, as shown in Figure D. Figure C The default backup settings are perfect if all you want to do is back up your data. Clicking the Edit Files button allows you choose Windows 10’s Libraries or any folders under My Computer. In addition to the hourly schedule, you can use the Edit Schedule button and choose either daily or monthly. I then clicked the Start Backup button and the backup began immediately in the background. Once the installation was complete, I accepted the default backup settings, which configured the backup of my entire user directory on an hourly basis, as shown in Figure C.

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(I will tell you that I later installed the rest of the tools and found them just as impressive as WD Backup.) Figure B From the WD Apps Setup wizard, you can easily install the WD Backup program. After all, I just wanted to back up my data files. However, to keep myself from getting sidetracked by other bells and whistles, I ran a Custom install and just selected WD Backup, as shown in Figure B. In addition to WD Backup, the package includes a security tool for password protecting your drive, as well as drive management and status tools. Figure A The opening screen of the WD Apps Setup wizard shows all the tools that come with the My Passport Ultra. After a moment, the WD Apps Setup wizard, shown in Figure A, appeared on the screen. I just accessed the drive in File Explorer and double-clicked the WD Apps Setup file. After I connected the drive to my laptop with the included USB 3.0 cable I was off and running.

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Installing WD Backup was easy, and of course, all the software and user manuals are on the drive itself. The drive is powered by a USB 3.0 connection and offers a satisfactory data transfer rate of up to 5 GB/s. You can accessorize the drive with a colored rubber grip, which surrounds it to give you a more solid hold on the unit and to protect it if dropped. The My Passport Ultra is a compact drive that fits in the palm of your hand and comes in a variety of colors (Classic Black, Brilliant White, Noble Blue, and Wild Berry). SEE: Microsoft releases workflow automation tool Flow, and PowerApps custom app platform The drive I decided to investigate further, installed the software, and really liked what I found. But when I connected the drive and began to look around, I remembered reading that last year Western Digital replaced the WD Smartware backup package with a new package called WD Backup. So my original plan was to use File History to back up onto the My Passport Ultra drive. Now, as you know from reading my articles, I’m a Windows guy through and through, and I use the native Windows programs for the majority of my software needs. Windows 11: Tips on installation, security and more (free PDF).

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I was intrigued by the idea of having a large capacity, yet portable hard drive at my disposal while I was traveling. However, I had recently seen an advertisement for a Western Digital My Passport Ultra. To protect the work I had done while traveling, I simply made copies on OneDrive. Of course, I had made a File History backup before I left, so I knew most of my data was safe. While I was on a recent trip, my laptop started making some funny sounds when booting up and I began to worry about the data I had created while I had been traveling.

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On April 29, 2016, 4:07 PM PDT How to back up Windows 10 with Western Digital’s My Passport Ultraįind out about this colorful compact drive that might be the right tool to safeguard your data when you're on the road.