Overall, everything was really good. The only problem is that the WalMart online website very often does not provide enough information about the products they sell. For example, there was no information about what computer operating systems were compatible with this product. I did not discover that information until I opened the product box and read the info sheet. I've encountered this problem with a lot of WalMart online products. This has, on several occasions, prompted me to purchase the product from other stores that provided full information about the product. It would seem to me that it would be easy to include that info if the person uploading the product on the WalMart website simply pretended to be the prospective buyer and asked themselves what info they ... MoreOverall, everything was really good. The only problem is that the WalMart online website very often does not provide enough information about the products they sell. For example, there was no information about what computer operating systems were compatible with this product. I did not discover that information until I opened the product box and read the info sheet. I've encountered this problem with a lot of WalMart online products. This has, on several occasions, prompted me to purchase the product from other stores that provided full information about the product. It would seem to me that it would be easy to include that info if the person uploading the product on the WalMart website simply pretended to be the prospective buyer and asked themselves what info they would need to know before deciding to buy the product. I know there are buyers in the real world that can come up with some strange questions. But most buyers know what info about a product they need.

22TB My Book

Needed a big HD to back up (with SuperDuper!) large photo archives. So far (three weeks) it is working well. Partitioned for Mac. B&H's My Book 22TB price was reasonable and three year warranty was important. I've had pretty good luck with WD HDs, and make multiple back ups in case of the rare failure. Transfer speed is not fast, of course, but it is doable. B&H shipped promptly. Packaging was not very robust, but I tested the drive with the WD utility and Mac Disk Utility and so far so good.

A waste of money

This product lasted all of 45 minutes. It was plugged into a Mac, formatted, and then used to back up customer and project data. I then plugged it into a second device to archive more data only for the device to start clicking and whirring its inevitable demise. Try as I might, it wouldn't start again. I am now left with a $280 dollar brick that I cannot return to the seller for repairs or a replacement as it contains customer data that cannot be shared for legal reasons. And to be clear, there is nothing wrong with my devices, or the USB ports I am using. This is not the first time a WD product has failed on me. But I can say with confidence it is the very last time I buy a WD product.

Great hardware, poor software

As usual with WD drives, the hardware is solid. I just hate the archaic lock software on PC. You have no easy way to toggle different computers to auto unlock without password. It's been YEARS and still doesn't work right. You have to remove the password and can only autounlock 1 computer, usually. It should be a simple toggle after typing in the password, and then possible ask for the password again or some second measure per computer. The software needs to be updated. I NEVER buy a WD drive without hardware encryption, but the software behind it lacks, always. WD, HIRE some good people to refresh this and make more options and make it user friendly.

Lots of Storage, duplicates data with each backup

Easy to plug in and operate. Has it's own ac power source, so no drain on computer. However, I didn't realize, that every time I did a back up, it duplicated data , rather than only saving new data. Bummer. The external HDD filled up faster than expected. Then, one day, in the middle of a back up, it just stopped working. I had a chat with a tech on the WD website who suggested a new USB cord. That didn't help. Then I tried The scan diagnostics software that came with the HDD. It failed the first scan which meant the HDD was garbage. I checked in disc management, and the entire HDD disc was full. After speaking with a tech at a computer store, he suggested this was most likely the reason the HDD failed. I plan on checking to be sure that the next external HDD I buy ... MoreEasy to plug in and operate. Has it's own ac power source, so no drain on computer. However, I didn't realize, that every time I did a back up, it duplicated data , rather than only saving new data. Bummer. The external HDD filled up faster than expected. Then, one day, in the middle of a back up, it just stopped working. I had a chat with a tech on the WD website who suggested a new USB cord. That didn't help. Then I tried The scan diagnostics software that came with the HDD. It failed the first scan which meant the HDD was garbage. I checked in disc management, and the entire HDD disc was full. After speaking with a tech at a computer store, he suggested this was most likely the reason the HDD failed. I plan on checking to be sure that the next external HDD I buy does not duplicate data every time I back up my computer!

WD My Book Desktop 4TB HDD Certified Refurbished from Western Digital store

My Book Desktop 4TB HDD Certified Refurbished from Western Digital store works very well. Shipping was fast. Goes to sleep a bit too often and is sometimes slow to wake, but I found an application that keeps external HDDs awake and spinning and thank the maker of that software for his work on it and his sharing it. I don't use the software that comes with the My Book but it's there if you want to use it. It is quieter than other desktop hard drive disks. I've seen this model that people one person said has a 2.5" disk and more that say it has a 3.5" disk. I haven't opened it to see so as not to break the warranty. I guess I'll weigh it and a confirmed 3.5" external HDD. Good capacity HDD for general photo enthusiasts that use high resolution cameras.

[Rewarded Review] Perfect External Hard Drive For Wii U!

Worked perfectly with my Wii U! As Nintendo is closing the Wii U eShop and I wanted to download several large games before the closure, the Wii U's paltry 32 GB of internal storage wasn't gonna cut it. So I went with this external hard drive, as the Wii U requires external hard drives to use an external power source, not USB. It was pretty much plug-and-play, I just connected it to my Wii U via USB, plugged the hard drive into an outlet, and the Wii U recognized it and was able to format it. Note, the Wii U only will be able to format it for 2 terabytes of space, so the rest of the hard drive's storage will not be usable by the Wii U. You can regain this storage space by reformatting the hard drive with a different device. Anyway, I have been playing games on my Wii ... MoreWorked perfectly with my Wii U! As Nintendo is closing the Wii U eShop and I wanted to download several large games before the closure, the Wii U's paltry 32 GB of internal storage wasn't gonna cut it. So I went with this external hard drive, as the Wii U requires external hard drives to use an external power source, not USB. It was pretty much plug-and-play, I just connected it to my Wii U via USB, plugged the hard drive into an outlet, and the Wii U recognized it and was able to format it. Note, the Wii U only will be able to format it for 2 terabytes of space, so the rest of the hard drive's storage will not be usable by the Wii U. You can regain this storage space by reformatting the hard drive with a different device. Anyway, I have been playing games on my Wii U through the external hard drive, and it works great! I would recommend this for Wii U owners who are looking to download content before the eShop closes in March 2023. Also, reminder that this hard drive will not work with Nintendo Switch, as the Nintendo Switch does not support external hard drives.

[Rewarded Review] Sadly, beware

My previous 4TB MyBook lasted for years and died just after I spent funds replacing my 10+ year old home computer. In a pinch, I ran to the local Best Buy and purchased another MyBook (8TB) and then set up my CrashPlan/Code 42 account to restore my data. No problem--yahoo for offsite backup.The WD site and built-in software was new, unnecessary, and different.Regardless, all was set up, no data was lost, and I was fully functional again.That was in March 2023.This one died in November 2023. It made a funny noise for a few minutes one day, then poof. Nothing would work.I've now purchased a solid-state option from another manufacturer.

[Rewarded Review] WD 8TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

WD Desktop External HDDHighlights8TB Storage CapacityUSB 3.0 InterfaceIncludes AC Adapter256-Bit AES Hardware EncryptionIncludes WD Backup SoftwareAcronis True Image WD Edition SoftwareWindows & Mac CompatibleMay Require Reformatting Before UseFeaturesWith the 8TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD it is easy to back up important files and create system backups using the included WD Backup software for Windows or Time Machine for Mac. In addition to simplifying the backup process for both Windows and Mac computers, this hard drive features 256-bit AES hardware encryption to ensure stored files remain secure. The My Book Desktop drive features a USB 3.0 port for fast data transfers and comes exFAT formatted for Windows and Mac, making it ... MoreWD Desktop External HDDHighlights8TB Storage CapacityUSB 3.0 InterfaceIncludes AC Adapter256-Bit AES Hardware EncryptionIncludes WD Backup SoftwareAcronis True Image WD Edition SoftwareWindows & Mac CompatibleMay Require Reformatting Before UseFeaturesWith the 8TB My Book Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD it is easy to back up important files and create system backups using the included WD Backup software for Windows or Time Machine for Mac. In addition to simplifying the backup process for both Windows and Mac computers, this hard drive features 256-bit AES hardware encryption to ensure stored files remain secure. The My Book Desktop drive features a USB 3.0 port for fast data transfers and comes exFAT formatted for Windows and Mac, making it easy to get up and running in no time.Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. Reformatting is required for use with Apple Time Machine.General FeaturesComplete BackupEquipped with WD Backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music, and documents.Password Protection with Hardware EncryptionThe My Book drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security tools helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password.WD ReliabilityMillions of people around the world trust their data to My Book desktop storage. Designed to meet WD's requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and reliability, they back up the trusted My Book desktop storage with a limited 3-year warranty.Watch the Power of My Book Come to LifeWe live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life.Do More with DiscoveryIncluded WD Discovery software connects to popular social media and cloud storage services, like Facebook, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Import your photos, videos, and docs to the My Book drive to help preserve your online life. WD Discovery can also be used to manage your drive with WD Drive Utilities.May require reformatting for other operating systemsEasy to UseMy Book desktop storage is ready to use out of the box so you can start transferring files, saving your memories, and backing up right away. It comes with all the software you need to help protect your data, including WD Backup and WD Security software, and is compatible with Time Machine.CompatibilityFormatted exFAT for out-of-the-box compatibility with Windows 10 and 8.1, plus macOS 10.13 and laterThis without a doubt is the greatest external hard drive on the market right now at a great price & a brand the military use which is sn added bonus & make2s a person feel safer. I absolutely recommend this brand of external hard drive for all of your computer needs!

great for price & storage size

i bought the 18tb one. it works very well for the price.it does have some issues, but they're all mitigated by the relatively inexpensive price and huge storage size.the main issue is a 'clicking' noise that occurs every few seconds. at first i thought the unit was defective, but after some research it seems it's a normal noise for this hdd.this hdd transfers large files (ie raw video) decently fast for an hdd - averaging about 170-180MB/s.it still uses a usb3 port which is significantly less convenient than a usb-c port, but that does not affect performance at all.overall, for the price and storage size it is a great external hdd!