Uninstalling the WD Software
Important:
Uninstalling the WD SmartWare software deletes all existing backup job
configurations. Your backup files will still be there, but you will have to manually re-
enable each backup after reinstalling the WD SmartWare software. (See "Backing Up
Files" on page 31.)
Use your operating system's Add or Remove Programs function to uninstall the WD
software from your computer.
Uninstalling on Windows XP
1.
Click Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select the WD software that you want to uninstall:
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WD SmartWare
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WD Security
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WD Drive Utilities
4. Click Remove.
5. Click Yes at the Are you sure... prompt.
Uninstalling on Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
1.
Click Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Programs and Features.
3. Click the listing or the icon for the WD software that you want to uninstall:
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WD SmartWare
•
WD Security
•
WD Drive Utilities
4. Click Uninstall/Change at the top of the screen.
5. Click Yes at the Do you wish to proceed... prompt.
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