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Hi Donna,
WD Drive Utilities software allows you to configure, manage, and diagnose your WD drive. With WD Drive Utilities, you can: Run drive diagnostics; Manage RAID configuration (For RAID supported models) Erase and format drive; Set drive sleep timer (on supported drives) Register drive.
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Let’s try installing the WD passport driver in compatibility mode and check if this helps. I suggest you to install the drivers supplied by the manufacturer any disc or USB which came along with the WD passport drive.
Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.
Select Compatibility tab.
Check Run this program in Compatibility mode.
Let the driver install and then check the functionality.
You can also visit the below link and try updating the driver and check.
If the issue still persist, I recommend you to contact WD passport team for further assistance.
Hope this helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.
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Hello,
thank you for replying to my query.
Firstly I have a couple of questions-
do I uninstall the WD security and WD utilities files before I reinstall them?
do I then try and start the install process again from the Manual I downloaded?
Also, I wasn't able to find a compatibility tab.
regards,
Donna
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Billion gave you some good advice! The two WD software programs shouldn't be a problem and I don't believe you should uninstall them when working with the drivers. Feel free to post back if you have trouble finding the drivers or any other problem with the drive! you can contact our support here: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=lckjWh
Cheers!
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Hello Billion and Captain_WD,
Thank you for your help.
Billion,
I did get so far with your advice but wasn't quite sure what software to download from the website you gave me.
I did try but it said I didn't have privileges.
My next step which was what you Captain_WD suggested was online support.
I've now done that and everything is working perfectly
Than you to both of you, much appreciated.
Donna
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Hi,Thank you for keeping us updated. If you need further assistance with Windows in future, let us know and will be happy to help.
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Hello,
Well my WD passport is working but I still get the message that my File History Drive has been disconnected for too long.
I went in Settings / back up/options and it is still saying last back up was 25/09/15 which was probably just before I installed windows 10 and today I'm getting the same notification.
I did a 'back up now' but the back up date didn't update.
Thank you for replying to my questions.
Donna
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Post back when you do the tests.
Captain_WD.
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Hello Captain_WD,
Thank you for your reply. How do I know that date of the back up? The online tech remote support did a back up yesterday after he downloaded the compatible win 10 version and the files backed up mirror those on my PC but there's no date that I can see?
Also in settings on Win 10 and I do 'back up now' nothing seems to happen. The date stills says Sept and immediately the 'reconnect your drive' error message comes up.
Sorry, not great with this stuff,
Donna
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This should give you a good amount of info including how to check the contents of the backup: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-restore-faq#1TC=windows-7
I would recommend backing up your data with another tool to an external drive just to be on a safe side that you have a current backup of your data. You can try using WD SmartWare: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=45KZ4B
If you have questions for regarding software or anything else feel free to ask :)
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The My Passport Slim is the next step up from WD's previous
It also offers all the goodies found in the previous model, inlcuding WD SmartWare Pro data protection software, up to 2TB of storage space, and very good performance. Most importantly, the Slim is more affordable, with a suggested retail price of just $100 for 1TB, the same as that of the 500GB Ultra at launch. The 2TB version of the Slim will cost just $150 when it's available later this year. You can expect the street pricing of the drive to be even lower.
If you already have a USB 3.0 portable drive, there's no need to upgrade, but if you're looking for one, the My Passport Slim will make a great storage device for travelers looking to carry lots of data in a limited space, or perform backups on the go. In all, I recommend it. For more great portable storage device options, check out these alternatives.
| Drive type | 2.5-inch external USB hard drive |
| Connector options | USB 3.0, USB 2.0 |
| Available capacities | 1GB, 2TB |
| Capacity of test unit | 1TB |
| Dimensions (LWH) | 4.33 inches by 3.14 inches by 0.48 inch (1TB) or 0.7 inch (2TB) |
| Weight | 5.6 ounces (1TB) |
| OSes supported | Windows 2000 or later, Mac OS 10.4 or later |
| Software included | WD SmartWare Pro, WD Utility, WD Security |
Design and features
Measuring 4.33 inches by 3.14 inches by 0.48 inches, the new 1TB My Passport Slim isn't exactly slim. In fact, it's just .02 inch thinner than the previous model of the same capacity and is about exactly the same size as the Toshiba Connect. And at 0.7 inch thick the 2TB version of the new drive is not slim at all.
However, the new drive has an aluminum casing, instead of plastic, and feels very sturdy in the hand. The design is two-tone, with shiny white on top and the rest of the body painted in dark blue. It's one of the best-looking in WD's My Passport family of portable storage devices.
Like most USB 3.0 portable drives, the My Passport Slim has a Micro-USB 3.0 port on one side and comes with a short standard USB 3.0 cable. This is the only cable you need; it handles both power and data functions. Designed to work best with USB 3.0, the drive also works with USB 2.0 and in my tests it had no problem drawing power from any USB ports. The drive also comes with a small user-guide booklet and a nice traveling pouch.
Out of the box, the Slim is preformatted for Windows (NTFS) and works immediately when you plug it into a computer. On a Mac you read data from it but can't write to it until you reformat the drive into HFS+ or exFAT. You can do this using the Disk Utility built in to Mac OS X or use the WD Drive Utilities software preloaded on the drive itself.
In addition to WD Drive Utilities (Windows and Mac), the Slim comes with the WD SmartWare backup program (Windows-only), as well as WD Security (Windows and Mac).