WD Support and App For Windows 8

WD, a Western Digital company, announced support for new storage features in Windows 8 and an app for the new Windows user interface to discover, enjoy and backup digital media and files.

The WD app for Windows 8 automatically discovers digital content on connected WD direct attached storage solutions and showcases those photos, videos and music on a live tile on the Start screen. Within the app, customers can find and enjoy their digital content as well as share their media via email and social media sites with the Share charm. Windows 8 automatically installs the WD app for certified WD products or it can be downloaded from the Windows Store.

Additionally, WD products simplify the process of computer backup through support of the new File History feature within Windows 8. File History is a file backup application to schedule automatic backups to any hard drive attached to the computer or on the network, such as WD’s My Book Live products. This simplified process of performing automatic, periodical backup of personal files stored in Libraries, Desktop, Favorites, and Contacts folders ensures peace of mind that files are backed up.

WD drives also  support the new Windows 8 Storage Spaces feature, which allows customers to make multiple external hard drives appear as a single storage volume. Customers can use Storage Spaces in conjunction with File History to create redundant backups for enhanced security.

"From our cool new WD app for Windows 8 and our comprehensive products for easy Windows 8 backup, to our recent addition of SkyDrive cloud storage into our WD 2go mobile app, we are excited about delivering a seamless storage experience across the Windows 8 ecosystem to help customers easily protect and enjoy their precious digital content," states Scott Vouri, GM for WD’s connected life solutions group.

The WD app for Windows 8 is available in the Windows Store. WD products included above are available at select U.S. retailers and online.