How do I change the password on my WD My Book?

How do I change the password on my WD My Book?

To change the security settings for your drive in the future, launch the WD Security utility and enter your password. Select the “Change Password” radio button and reconfigure your password and password hint as needed. Click “Update Security Settings” to confirm.

How do I reset my Book World Edition?

Reset to Factory Settings Go to the “Start” menu. Click “All Programs,” the “Western Digital” folder and then “My Book World Edition Software” to launch the software. Switch to the “System” tab. Click either the “Restore Configuration” or “Full Restore” button on the tab, depending on your My Book World Edition drive.

How do I find my book live password?

Answer: A: Answer: A: Yes, by default the My book will only have the Admin user, the username and password is admin/admin, you can change the password from the dashboard but if you forget it you can always press the reset button on your My Book to put it back to the default password without deleting any of your files.

How do I reset my WD hard drive password?

WD Security Enter an incorrect password five times in a row. Upon the fifth failed attempt, you will be prompted to erase your drive. Agree to the terms, and then click Erase Drive. You can then proceed with a password reset.

How can I put password on my external hard drive?

1. Download and install an encryption program, such as TrueCrypt, AxCrypt or StorageCrypt.
2. Plug in your external hard drive to your computer and wait for your computer to detect it.
3. Open your encryption program and select the option to create a new volume.
4. Choose the password you want for access to this drive.

How do I turn on my WD My Book?

Getting Started with the WD MyBook Drive

1. Plug in the power supply to the wall/powerbar and to the drive.
2. Plug the USB cable between the computer and the drive.
3. The drive should now turn on.
4. Look for the new hard drive in My Computer.
5. Double click on it and then on “WD Apps Setup”.

How do I access my book live files?

If you can access the Internet from a computer, you can securely access your media and files anywhere in the world at https://www.wd2go.com. WD 2go web access provides fee-free remote access to your My Book Live personal cloud storage.

How do I reset my WD Passport to factory settings?

For a system only reset, the battery has to have at least a 25% charge.

1. With the power ON , hold down the Power and WPS buttons at the same time for around 10 seconds until the drive reboots and the Power and Battery Status LED flashes white.
2. Wait until the Wi-Fi LED is blue before reconnecting.