What additional software is automatically included in the HD?
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There was software included, presumably a backup program. I formatted the disk and use time machine to do my backups.
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They provide something called Seagate Dashboard which is like a menu. From there you can have the drive do backups as well as post every picture backed up also posted to Facebook.
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no software, depends upon what software you are running, install the unit, make sure your jumper settings are on the cable end are set right, "CS" for the unit on a cable by itself or "slave or master" if on a cable with another unit. If you software doesn't see it when you power up, you will need to go on the web and look for that drive software to download. sorry it took so long to answer, I've been on vacation.
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Yes, SATA data cable and SATA power adapter are included, along with software. You should not need to buy any additional cables or software. Does not come with screws/fasteners. However, some others here say they only received a bare drive without cables or software. Odd. It didn't come in retail packaging, but it came with everything needed.
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This unit has drives already installed. You want the diskless version if you want to pick your own drives
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The unit I purchased came with a 500GB HDD. I don't know if it's offered with other options.
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I used the disk it came with, I believe it automatically found the drivers I needed.
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There are screw holes available on the normal HDD mounting brackets. There is also a place on the MB mounting tray to install a SDD.
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I bought this as a gift so I'm not sure if it came with any software. Sorry
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I would say the HD its the only one I have so I don't know how well the standard version works.
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If it is pre-installed, it is an added plus. I had to install Microsoft Office on the machine I purchased.
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The software is included.The software is a CD and very easy to install. I love this product
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Yes, if You use the Software Included with the Portable Hard Drive, and set it up accordingly, You Just have to press the Button on top of the hardrive, and automatic backup is set! the Backup software included sucks though, you might what to do it your self with winrar, or use acronis true image home 2013/2014.
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It comes with WD SmartWare Pro. You do not need to purchase the software separately.
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So far as I can tell, they're the same thing. The extra software is on the drive but can be put in a folder and hidden if you like. That's how I handled mine.
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It doesn't come with the hard drive at all, just the option to add whatever type you want.
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Basics does not include the backup software. The detail description that you may have read in Amazon erroneously indicates that the backup software is included with the Basics hard drive. Amazon is WRONG.
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All Drivers and Software Come included on the installation disk in the package. If you do not have a disk drive I would go to their website and check with them.