Installing the Software and Getting Started
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This chapter provides instructions for installing and getting started with the
WD SmartWare software.
The WD SmartWare setup file can be:
• On the drive for direct-attached external devices
• Either on the drive or on the setup CD for network-attached devices
• In the My Documents\Downloads folder on your computer for updated software
When the setup file is on the drive, disregard this procedure and follow the software
installation procedure in the drive user manual.
To install the WD SmartWare software from your setup CD or download folder:
1. Use Windows Explorer to open the WD SmartWare folder and double-click the
WD SmartWare Setup file:
2. Click Next on the WD SmartWare Setup Wizard:
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