Choosing Not to Install the WD SmartWare Software

You can choose not to install the WD SmartWare™ software on your drive. However, if you do not install the software, the following functionality is unavailable:

• Automatic file backup
• Automatic file retrieval from your drive
• Security settings; you cannot create a password for your drive to protect your data (encrypted drives only)
• Diagnostic testing
• Drive labeling and personalization (LCD display, available only on My Book Elite, My Book Studio, and My Passport Studio drives)

Note: The Windows SES driver is installed on your drive to ensure proper drive functionality whether or not you install the WD SmartWare software.

To exit without installing the WD SmartWare software:

Click Continue without Install. Your drive is now available as a standard backup drive, to which you can drag-and-drop files you want to back up.

To install WD SmartWare software:

Click Go Back to return to the initial Welcome screen; then select either Set Up Drive or Back Up Files. Clicking either button installs the WD SmartWare software and then lets you set up your drive or select files to begin automatic backup.