Installed a WD My Book for Mac last week and it doesn't seem to be working properly. Time Machine always shows Back Up Delayed (this machine couldn't complete the backup to 'My Book for Mac.' The back up disk could not be found. Make sure the back up disk is connected...or, it shows Back Up Failed (the back up disk 'My Book for Mac' is not available, yet when I open Time Machine it shows the My Book for Mac as the back up disk.
Product update for My Book Live. Important: Before updating to the latest firmware, it is recommended that you’ve installed the latest updates and service pack on your computer. For Windows®, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update; For Mac®, go to the Apple® menu and select Software Update. For crystal clear visuals, Mac laptops feature a thin Retina display with edge-to-edge glass. Offering speedy USB 3 data transfer, your Apple laptop includes a USB-C port that also provides charging and video output, allowing you to easily connect a variety of devices, including a portable printer.A sixth-generation Intel Core M processor combines with macOS for a system that generates minimal. Connect the My Book external hard drive to your Mac computer using a USB cable. Step 3 Open a new Finder window by clicking on the icon in the Dock. Step 4 Click on the My Book icon underneath the 'Devices' list on the left side of the Finder window. My Book Live is used to create your own personal cloud, without the monthly fees and mysterious location of your data. Store your media and files on the drive and access them securely over the. Explore the world of Mac. Check out MacBook Pro, iMac Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and more. Visit the Apple site to learn, buy, and get support.
If I disconnect the power and USB cords from the back of the WD device, it powers up and does a back up! Subsequently, the messages above again start to display.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
My Book For Mac
Mac mini (Late 2009), OS X Mavericks (10.9.3)
Western Digital For Mac
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