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  1. K

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 back up questions plus optimize extra drives

    I recently got an external hard drive, and I need help. I finally got Windows running good, after the recent update to 8.1...I do see I have on optimize drives C drive, Winretools(12% fragmented), PBR Image, and some long winded VOLUME file. The VOLUME file is 56% fragmented, and even though...
    • kkay
    • Thread
    • backup configuration data recovery data security disk optimization drive configuration external drive file history fragmentation mirroring recovery options smartware storage system image system restore virus protection windows 8.1 windows update
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. J

    Windows 7 Critique of WD My Book Essential: Issues with Smartware and Virtual CD

    I posted a while ago about the WD My Book Essential external HD I got and the crappy Smartware and undeletable virtual CD. I've made 12 posts there and in every one I make a crack about what crap those 2 items are. Tonight I noticed I got promoted from occasional poster to adviser. Makes you...
    • Joe S
    • Thread
    • adviser promotion employee feedback external drive forum product issues smartware storage user experience virtual cd wd my book
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. J

    Windows 7 WD External HD Warning

    I recently bought a 2T WD My Book with their Smart Ware because I didn't know what it was. It's a really crappy backup program with minimal controls. On top of that there is a VCD that is impossible to delete or format. Before you buy one on sale do some web searches and see the problems and...
    • Joe S
    • Thread
    • backup complaints consumer advice drive issues external drive smartware storage user experience vcd
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Hardware