How do I reset my WD Mybook live?
Press and hold down the reset button for four seconds. The device reboots (this may take up to three minutes).
How do I reconnect my book live?
How to connect My Book Live with WIndows 10
- Open your file browser.
- In the Network pane under Storage section, you should see your My Book Live device.
- RIGHT click that icon, select Open option.
- A file browser will appear, you now should have access to your My Book Live storage.
Is My Book Live still supported?
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.
Does WIndows 10 work with book live?
My book live device is compatible to be used with Windows 10 system. You should not face any issues using it.
Can I connect WD MyBookLive directly to computer?
It is possible to connect the MyBookLive to the computer directly and use it from the computer but you would not be able to see the unit from other computers on the networks because you would have to share the drive in a way that it is visible on other devices even when the unit its connected directly to your computer.
What is the default password for WD MyBookLive?
admin/admin
Yes, by default the My book will only have the Admin user, the username and password is admin/admin, you can change the password from the dashboard but if you forget it you can always press the reset button on your My Book to put it back to the default password without deleting any of your files.
Can’t connect to WD Mybook?
1- Connect the power adapter to the wall directly. 2- If the computer is a desktop, connect it on the back USB port (directly to the PC, not through a hub). 3- Make sure you hear the connection sound windows makes when recognizes a USB device. 4- Go to “Disk Management” to verify if the drive shows up there.
Where is reset button on WD My Book?
Turn around the drive and locate the “Reset” button on the back panel of the unit. It is a recessed button inside a small hole.
How do I access MyBookLive on Windows 10?
You can open your files in Explorer by right-clicking the MyBookLive > open. This will open your directories in a new Explorer window.
How do I reset my WD My Book external hard drive?
Insert your paperclip into the hole and depress the “Reset” button. Hold the button down for 10 seconds and release. After 40 seconds the drive will reboot. This is a “long” reset and your drive will be completely reset to factory settings.
How do I find MyBookLive password?
Yes, by default the My book will only have the Admin user, the username and password is admin/admin, you can change the password from the dashboard but if you forget it you can always press the reset button on your My Book to put it back to the default password without deleting any of your files.
Why is my WD external hard drive blinking?
Blinking light is a default behavior as long as drive is connected to a powered on machine. If it is annoying, specially in night, as it did to me, you can disable it using settings in ‘Discovery for Mac’ software which comes with your WD Passport. Thanks.
How do I reset my password on MyBookLive administrator?
Go to your pc and open my computer and then click on network. You should see your My Book Live on the lower division. If you click on it the web page for the device should show. Here you can reset the passwords for the users on the device, and the administrator password.
How do I log into MyBookLive?
Enter http://mybooklive/UI/ssh in the browser address bar. Enable ssh access! If the name resolution does not work (the browser is unable to resolve “mybooklive”) you can look up the IP address that your router assigned to the MBL. This should be possible using the web interface of the router.
How do I fix a flashing external hard drive?
Quite often, issues such as a Seagate external hard disk light blinking but not being detected can be fixed by simply rebooting the computer. To do this, disconnect your external hard drive from the computer. Now turn off the PC for at least 1 minute. Then reconnect the external hard drive and turn on the computer.