Windows 7 Backup- My Passport- No Software

[JaneB]

Hi, I have a WD Passport (http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?groupid=201&sid=84&lang=en) and keep asking the support line what software do I download to be able to backup on my new windows 7 PC. Does anyone know what WD software there is compatible with my WD external hard drive and windows 7?

All help is appreciated,

Jane

[Alucardx23 · Accepted solution]

Hi, if you check the download list you will see that it doesn't come with any backup program, only WD Sync. If you want to backup your computer I recommend you to use Windows backup, since you have Windows 7.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/back-up-your-files

[cjiwlson2740]

After reading all the WD SmartWare documentation I'm under the impression that this is the dashboard that runs the backup, sleep timer, etc. Now you are saying use Windows 7 Backup. Woa, why all the fancy dashboard options. Please explain what the SmartWare is for.

[Alucardx23]

I recommended Windows backup because his passport model is not compatible with Smartware.