How The Restore Function Works; Restoring Files - Western Digital My Book Duo User Manual

b.
My Computer
more selective.
10. After the Edit Schedule and Edit Files process, Click
plan will execute.
11. Click to exit the WD Backup software.
Close

How the Restore Function Works

The WD Backup software makes it easy for you to restore backed up files from your backup
target device to either:
▪ Their original locations on the backup source device
▪ Any other location you select
Restore is generally a four-step process:
1. Select the backup target device and the scheduled backup that has the files
you want to restore.
2. Select the location where you want to restore the files.
3. Specify what you want to restore – either individual files and folders, or
everything.
4. Restore the files.

Restoring Files

To restore files using the WD Backup software, follow these steps:
1. Open the WD Backup software.
2. Click the
Restore
dialog box.
3. If you have more than one backup target device connected to your computer,
Click to select the one that has the backup files you want to restore.
a. Any Cloud Service used as a back up location through the WD Backup
software will be included in this list.
4. When asked, "Where do you want to restore your files?" select one of the
options listed: Original Location or Select Location.
a.
Original Location
option is selected, continue with Step 5.
b.
Select Location
location other than the original location.
▪ If
Select Location
▪ Use the folder structure view of your computer to navigate to the new
restore location.
▪ Once the new restore location is selected, Click
▪ This will take you back to the "Restore a backup" dialog box. Next, Click
the
Select Files to Restore...
5. By default, all the files that are backed up will be selected for a restore. If you
choose this option, continue with Step 7.
6. Alternatively, specific files and folders can be selected for the restore process.
Use the folder structure to make the desired selection.
7. Click .
Restore
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: This option allows you to select all applicable files or to be
icon on the top menu. This will open the "Restore a backup"
: This will restore the files to the original location. If this
: Use this option if you choose to restore the backup to a
is chosen, then Click
button.
. The back up
Start Backup
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