At just half an inch thin (12.8mm) for the 500 GB model, this drive is sleek and fast with plenty of capacity for your important digital content.
Your computer is full of your precious memories, favorite music, video downloads and important personal files. You're just one system crash or computer virus away from losing it all. Help protect all these irreplaceable files by backing them up regularly.
WD SmartWare automatic backup software offers an easy way to back up and protect your important files. With a variety of backup options, WD SmartWare fits into anyone's busy life.
This versatile, flexible software comes pre-loaded on select WD drives. Users can upgrade to WD SmartWare Pro to take advantage of the cloud backup feature or to install on a WD drive without WD SmartWare or a non-WD drive.
Back up your way
With WD SmartWare, you're in control of your backup plan. Use the easy setup interface to easily pick how, when and where you backup your files.
How do you want to back up?
Everyone likes to organize their files a little differently and with WD SmartWare you can pick the backup method that works for you. File and Folder backup lets you choose just the files and folders that you want to protect or you can backup your files based on category like photos, music and videos.
When do you want to back up?
Some people want their files instantly backed up while others prefer to only have backup running when they are not using the computer. With WD SmartWare, you can pick between automatic, continuous backup or schedule the day, time and frequency of your backup.
Where do you want to back up?
When you upgrade to WD SmartWare Pro, you can back up to your local external hard drive or to the cloud using your Dropbox* account. For double-safe protection, you can also back up the files in your Dropbox account to your local external hard drive.
When do you want to back up?
Some people want their files instantly backed up while others prefer to only have backup running when they are not using the computer. With WD SmartWare, you can pick between automatic, continuous backup or schedule the day, time and frequency of your backup.
Where do you want to back up?
When you upgrade to WD SmartWare Pro, you can back up to your local external hard drive or to the cloud using your Dropbox* account. For double-safe protection, you can also back up the files in your Dropbox account to your local external hard drive.
Back up to any external USB drive
When you upgrade to WD SmartWare Pro, you can back up your computer to any external hard drive whether that drive is from WD or from a third party.
Visual interface shows backup progress
