WD Backup works quietly in the background to help protect your data with minimal resources from your PC. Set your own schedule to back up updated files or new folders automatically. You can even save your files to the cloud with Dropbox™.*

*Dropbox™ account required for cloud back up. Cloud services may be changed, interrupted, or terminated at any time. Policies may vary by country and individual cloud service.

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By creating a password of your own, you get immediate peace of mind knowing your data is safe from unauthorized access. It's equipped with 256bit AES hardware encryption that operates at the speed of the drive—saving you time.

We understand the importance of your data. For years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives, and our first concern is keeping that data safe.

WD Backup software provides file-system backup, so you can select the specific files and folders you want copied to your My Book. With Acronis True Image software, you'll have system-level backup to create a clone of your entire computer, saving not only your files, but your operating system and installed programs as well.

After the initial backup, WD Backup offers automatic scheduled backups. It detects and copies new or updated files to your My Book, quickly and easily.

To restore a file or folder, simply select the time and date of the files you want recovered. Once you click the restore button, your files are recovered.

Whether you need to protect important documents, or simply want to avoid accidental changes, WD Security lets you set up a password to secure your drive.

For quick, convenient access, you can set WD Security to automatically unlock the drive on your computer, saving you the hassle of keying in your password all the time.