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to back up. Note that selecting the check box for a folder automatically
selects the check boxes for all of the files and subfolders in the folder.
c. Clear the check box for each file and folder that you do not want to include
in the backup. Note also that clearing the check box for a folder
automatically clears the check boxes for all of the files and subfolder in the
folder.
The default backup source is everything in the Windows Users folder for your
Note:
computer user name. Be sure to clear that selection if you do not want to
include those files and folders in your backup.
d. Click OK to save your selections and close the Select Files to Back Up
screen.
8. Verify that your Automatic Backups and Include Files specifications are correct.
9. Click Start Backup to save and launch your backup plan and close the Setup
Complete dialog.
10. The WD Backup software runs the first backup immediately and shows the
progress with a Backup in progress (x % complete) message on the Backup
dialog. After the initial backup completes, the backup runs automatically
according to the specified schedule.
Configuring Your Cloud Service Account
Before you can use a cloud service as a backup source or target device, you must configure
your account for access by the WD Backup software.
1. Open the Select your WD storage device or cloud service dialog by clicking
either:
▪
Add Backup Plan
▪
Configure backup
2. On the Select your WD storage device or cloud service dialog, select to
highlight the Dropbox icon:
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My Passport
User Manual
on the WD Backup screen:
on the WD Backup view menu from the Windows taskbar:
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