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02-12-2007, 06:10 PM
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1st external hd
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i just bought my 1st external hd, a western digital passport, just had two questions. can i drop my files anywhere in the drive, as it's got some things already on it, or do i need to drop it in a certain place? also does anyone know what sync data is for WD hd, is it neccessary to install? Thanks. |
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02-12-2007, 06:20 PM
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Yep, you can put files where you want to. I'm pretty sure the existing files consist of the manual(s) and the sync software - though I wiped my WD external when I received it. Sync software theoretically would synchronise data between an internal drive and an external - though I prefer the freeware tool called 'SyncBack', if you want something like this.
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02-12-2007, 06:28 PM
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Ahh got it, thanks. what is synch used for though, to keep a backup of my harddrive? does it just copy over everything and whenever i want it to update it just plug my external and run synch again?
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02-12-2007, 06:33 PM
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I can't comment on WD's sync software, as I haven't used it. But with syncback, you select a number of folders that you want to keep backed up - or synchronised - with the external drive (or any other hard drive for that matter).
Alaron posted a review of the software in his 'freeware frenzy' column which has more information. http://www.pcmech.com/show/opensource/941/ FK |
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02-12-2007, 06:43 PM
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Thanks, i'll check out the review.
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