Western Digital My Passport User Manual - Page 28

Managing and Customizing the Software 7 Managing and Customizing the Software This chapter includes the following topics: Checking for Software Updates Configuring Your Cloud Service Account Uninstalling the WD Software Checking for Software Updates If an update is available, follow the on-screen download and installation instructions: Software WD Drive Utilities WD Security Procedure 1. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities to display the WD Drive Utilities screen. 2. Click the About icon and the Check for Updates button. 1. Click Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Security to display the WD Drive Security screen. 2. Click the About icon and the Check for Updates button. WD Backup When the WD Backup software determines that a software update is available, it: ▪ Generates and displays a software update notification ▪ Adds the Update WD Backup selection to the WD Backup view menu 1. Click the WD logo icon in the Windows task bar and select WD Backup to display the WD Backup view menu. 2. Select Update WD Backup. Configuring Your Cloud Service Account Before you can use a cloud service as a backup source or target device, you must configure your account for access by the WD Backup software. 1. Open the Select your WD storage device or cloud service dialog by clicking either: ▪ Add Backup Plan on the WD Backup screen: My Passport™ 24 User Manual