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Smartware keeps forgeting the backup target drive

Hi.

I am having problems with my Smartware. I have two new My Book 2TB drives. I save all my files on one (l) and want to backup automatically to the other (N). I set up Backup source (l) and backup target, (n)  but when I close and reopen the Smartware sotware the backup target has switched to the l drive and I get the error message telling me that source and target are the same.

What can I do to get the settings to stay.

Thanks

Usually, WD SmartWare will target the first compatible WD SmartWare drive detected. I would suggest inverting the drive letters within Disk Management in order to alter recognition order.

Regards,

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