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Can I use a WD Passport to back up my computer?

Forum Storage : Flash Media Can I use a WD Passport to back up my computer?

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Windows Backup tells me I must use a CD or DVD, not a tape or flash drive, to back up my computer. I'm assuming the WD Passport operates as a flash drive but don't understand why it won't work.

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abbylou04 wrote :

Windows Backup tells me I must use a CD or DVD, not a tape or flash drive, to back up my computer. I'm assuming the WD Passport operates as a flash drive but don't understand why it won't work.




Why can't it i can! i never do back up's but with W7 i it says i can use my passport.

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