How do I access my WD My Book Live?
The way forward to access your My Book Live is:
- Open your file browser.
- In the Network pane under Storage section, you should see your My Book Live device.
- RIGHT click that icon, select Open option.
- A file browser will appear, you now should have access to your My Book Live storage.
How do I recover files from my WD My Book Live?
Steps to recover data from factory reset or hacked WD MyBook devices:
- Connect the WD MyBook Live hard drive to a Windows PC using the steps described earlier.
- Download and run Stellar Data Recovery Professional software on the system.
- Select ‘All Data’ or the specific type of files you wish to recover. Click Next.
What is a WD My Book Live?
WD’s My Book Live home network drive allows you to consolidate your media in one central location for everyone on your wired or wireless network to access and enjoy. Automatically back up your PC and Mac computers to one safe place and stream your media to your entertainment center.
How do I transfer files from my book live?
- Go to MY PC.
- Right click on Mybook live and Open it rather than double click it.
- It asks for your user name and password. After you sign in ( if you remember them ) the folders appear with a green handle.
- You can open them and paste your files onto them.
How do I use my book live as an external hard drive?
Easiest is to use a router.
- Plug MyBook into router and allow it to get a DHCP address.
- Login to Administrative website.
- Change IP from DHCP to a static IP. (
- Plug MyBook into your computer\s LAN port with a CROSSOVER cable.
- Set your LAN port’s IP address in the same subnet as the one you gave the MyBook. (
Do hard drives need to be screwed in?
The only reason you really want to screw down the HDD is so that it doesn’t fumble around if the case gets moved. It’s fine where it is if it doesn’t seem like it’ll make its way out of the slot, but if it falls while the computer is on say goodbye to your data.
Can’t connect to my book live?
All you will need to do is check the My Book Live or Western Digital website and you will be able to download all the firmware versions for all their devices there. Just download and install the latest version of firmware for your My Book Live and then restart the devices once again.
Can I connect WD My Book to router?
With the WD My Cloud, you can connect it to your router via Gigabit Ethernet instead of a USB port. When connected, you have remote access to your WD My Cloud Home through a browser or a mobile app.
Why do hard drives have a hole?
The breathing hole is there to equalize air pressure when the drive is taken to different altitudes. The drive casing is not made to be pressure-resistant – if there wasn’t a way for the air to equalize then the pressure could distort the case and cause issues for the spindle bearings or alignment.
Is it OK to leave HDD unscrewed?
In my experience it’s fine to run them without screws until you forget when moving the computer, at which point it can rattle around and damage things.