Is My Book Live still supported?

We are here to help . Although this product family is no longer sold or supported by Western Digital, we know some of our customers have been impacted and we want to help. If you have lost your data as a result of these attacks, we will provide data recovery services which will be available beginning in July.

Is WD My Book a NAS?

The World Edition My Books function as Network-attached storage (NAS), by way of an Ethernet interface. They also feature an extra USB host port to allow an additional USB drive to be daisy chained.

What is My Book Live used for?

WD My Book is a network-attached storage device that looks like a small vertical book that you can stand on your desk, and the app allows owners to access files and manage their devices remotely, even if the NAS is behind a firewall or router.

Is WD My Cloud Obsolete?

After Jan. 15, 2022, remote access, security updates and technical support will no longer be available for My Cloud OS 3. For customers with only My Cloud OS 3-compatible devices, Western Digital plans to end all support for prior generations on April 15, 2022.

Does WD My Cloud work with Windows 10?

The simplest and most widely effective fix for this issue is to simply add a Windows Credential for your WD My Cloud account to the credentials list on your Windows 10 computer. To do so, you need to: Right-click on the Start Menu to open the WinX Menu. Click on Control Panel in the WinX Menu to open it.

How do I access files on my WD My Book Live?

You can open your files in Explorer by right-clicking the MyBookLive > open. This will open your directories in a new Explorer window.

Can WD MyCloud be hacked?

Western Digital has patched three critical vulnerabilities—one with a severity rating of 9.8 and another with a 9.0—that make it possible for hackers to steal data or remotely hijack storage devices running version 3 of the company’s My Cloud OS.

How do I transfer files to my WD My Book?

Here is the process:

  1. On the Home tab, select your drive letter and My Book.
  2. Click the Backup tab.
  3. Check the box next to the drive letter. Then check any folders or files you specifically don’t want to backup.
  4. Click Enable Backup. Once you do this, backups will be automatic from that point on.

Can I connect WD My Book to router?

With the WD My Cloud, you can connect it to your router via Gigabit Ethernet instead of a USB port. When connected, you have remote access to your WD My Cloud Home through a browser or a mobile app.