My computer had a virus and the company that repaired it for me wiped out all of my thousands of photos. I had backed everything up on my My book, but I can not find the disk or manual to reinstall it on my computer. Please tell me it's not hopeless to retrieve my photos!
Computers & Internet - Western Digital - My Book Essential Edition (WDG1U5000N) 500 GB Hard Drive
Answers & Comments
Most backup programs just copy the files. In that case just plug the disk in , access it from My Computer and copy them back. If the backup program compresses them then you will need it - here it is
http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?groupid=110&sid=72&lang=en
First figure out what version and model you have.- http://www.wdc.com/en/products/catalog/?segment=2
Then go to support and download the software http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?level1=1&lang=en
Everything should be there and intact if it was backed up successfully the first time. Just read everything carefully and take your time.