[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Western Digital/dvd drive backup issue

[Umesh]

Incidentally, I use multiple cloud backups and multiple SSD drive backups,
one of which is offsite.

Umesh

On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 9:32 AM Peter Albin via LCTG <lctg at lists.toku.us>
wrote:

> Tracy,
>
> I tend to agree with Umesh.
> If you are intent on keeping the WD drive to use on the new computer,
> check on the internet for a downloadable installation program for the
> specific WD model (I would check in the WD site first as other sources may
> not be safe). Also contacting WD to send the installation program to you
> might be an option.
>
> I do have a reservation with local backup strategies. Catastrophic events
> may render any local backup useless. Some people get multiple backup
> devices and always keep one off site. In my opinion, that is a lot of work
> and may become inconvenient. With your new computer, I would look to the
> many cloud providers for backup. I use Carbonite and I have had no
> complaints in the years of using the software. I have changed computers a
> few times and I have not lost any files. You may be able to ask the
> technical people where you purchase your new machine what they suggest for
> off-site backup as additional information.
>
> Furthermore, upon setup, newer computers may have the ability to transfer
> all your files from your old machine to your new machine automatically as
> part of the setup process.
>
> I hope this helps and good luck!
>
> Peter
> On 1/8/2024 7:13 AM, Umesh via LCTG wrote:
>
> Tracy,
>
> I suggest re-thinking the whole process. Consider backing up to a solid
> state hard drive.
>
> Umesh
>
> On Sun, Jan 7, 2024 at 6:13 PM Tracy Marks via LCTG <lctg at lists.toku.us>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello folks -
>> I'm a very inactive member on this list who is not very tech savvy apart
>> from spending 20 years using and  teaching Photoshop, and basic Windows
>> navigation and customization skills. I am however, quite incompetent,
>> when it comes to hardware, so am not likely to open my computer (an 2016
>> Lenovo desktop, using Windows 10, soon to be replaced).
>>
>> My question following initial explanation:
>> I have been transferring all my files to my quite old but functional
>> Western Digital My Book backup drive. No problem with that. However I'm
>> getting a new computer next week, with Windows 11, and intend to
>> transfer my files from the backup drive (unless I get help setting up
>> wifi, and find it easier to do with wi fi) to the new HP Windows 11
>> computer.
>>
>> One way or another, I intend to connect the backup drive to the new
>> computer.
>>
>> The trouble is that the software for the backup drive is on a dvd inside
>> my dvd drive, where it's been since I first installed it since the dvd
>> drive became stuck at that point.
>>
>> I've tried every method (apart from opening the computer - which I can't
>> do - and taking out the dvd drive) of trying to unstick it. Almost every
>> how-to site online speaks of using a paperclip in the hole on the
>> outside of the drive but there is no such hole on my drive. And when I
>> open the outside cover, the dvd drive itself is about two inches inside
>> it with no nubs, holes etc. of any kind for nudging it.
>>
>> But -- My main question, however, is:
>>
>> Will I need the installation software for my My Book external drive in
>> order to access that drive on the new computer? And if so, well, I'll
>> need help unsticking that drive....).
>>
>> I'm really not likely to need that drive on the old computer though
>> unless I need it to get out that installation disc.
>>
>> ADDENDUM
>> Come to think of it, I don't even know if a 6 year old My Book will work
>> with Windows 11, so all my backups would not be of any use for file
>> transfer anyway (500 gb, by the way, and having just gone through a
>> nightmare with OneDrive -- never again will I count on the Clouds for
>> backup).
>>
>> Damn. Should I just do a transfer via wifi?
>>
>> Tracy Marks
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