If you have locked the drive with a password using WD SmartWare and have forgotten the password, you will no longer be able to access the data.
There is no solution for this problem.
So, there is no possibility to recover your data if you forgot WD password.
Data or partition recovery softwares can't rebuild the earlier ecrypted files and folders.
See the Official WD Support's information:
"Thank you for contacting Western Digital Support.
If you have locked the drive with a password using WD SmartWare and have forgotten the password, you will no longer be able to access the data.
The drive is encrypted using 256 bit AES encryption algorithm and for obvious security reasons WD does not make a copy of your password or store it anywhere.
You will need to enter an incorrect password five times and the WD SmartWare will prompt you to format the drive.
Once that is done, your drive will once again be accessible.
The data will be lost!
Setting up security to lock or unlock a WD external drive with WD SmartWare:
http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3741/p/228,195,312/session/L3RpbWUvMTM1MzkxODQ3MS9zaWQvRncxMkZkY2w%3D#failed "
Other links:
community.wd.com
computing.net
2/05/2014
HP printer only prints the first copy of multiple copies
Problem:
HP printer only prints the first copy of multiple copies, it doesn't matter how many copies were set on.
Solution:
Remove printer driver, then install a new one.
In this case it was the HP Photosmart D7160 Windows XP driver.
In other cases, and different printer type:
Click Devices and Printers
Right click your Laserjet Printer
Select Printer Properties
Click the Device Settings Tab
Scroll down to the bottom
If necessary, expand Installable Options
Click on Mopier Mode
Select Disable in the selection box that appears
Click Apply
You will now get multiple copies.
Sources:
e3fi389
HP forum
HP printer only prints the first copy of multiple copies, it doesn't matter how many copies were set on.
Solution:
Remove printer driver, then install a new one.
In this case it was the HP Photosmart D7160 Windows XP driver.
In other cases, and different printer type:
Click Devices and Printers
Right click your Laserjet Printer
Select Printer Properties
Click the Device Settings Tab
Scroll down to the bottom
If necessary, expand Installable Options
Click on Mopier Mode
Select Disable in the selection box that appears
Click Apply
You will now get multiple copies.
Sources:
e3fi389
HP forum
1/14/2014
HP655 Notebook needs BIOS update after upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 (problem with Realtek driver)
Problem:
After upgrading Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 Realtek PCIe GBE Ethernet LAN will not work on a HP 655 Notebook, and it will be signed with yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager.
Solution:
BIOS update
HP 655
HP Notebook System BIOS Update (AMD Processors)
VERSION:
F.27
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp64501-65000/sp64675.exe
(Now only this solution works. Realtek driver updtate from HP or Realtek don't work.)
Source:
HP Support Forums
After upgrading Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 Realtek PCIe GBE Ethernet LAN will not work on a HP 655 Notebook, and it will be signed with yellow exclamation mark in Device Manager.
Solution:
BIOS update
HP 655
HP Notebook System BIOS Update (AMD Processors)
VERSION:
F.27
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp64501-65000/sp64675.exe
(Now only this solution works. Realtek driver updtate from HP or Realtek don't work.)
Source:
HP Support Forums
1/13/2014
Windows 7: DVD/CD-ROM drive not working (Code 10 or 59)
Problem:
DVD/CD-ROM drive not working (Code 10 or 59) on Windows 7
A yellow exclamation mark remains on DVD-ROM in Device Manager after reinstalling and rebooting as well.
Soulution:
Run "regedit"
Search key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Mark it.
On the right pane delete "Upperfilters" and "Lowerfilters" values.
Close "regedit"
Open "Device Manager"(eg. run/devmgmt.msc).
Search "DVD/CDROM Drives".
Click on DVD/CD-ROM, right click and "Uninstall".
Restart the computer.
Source:
Microsoft TechNet
DVD/CD-ROM drive not working (Code 10 or 59) on Windows 7
A yellow exclamation mark remains on DVD-ROM in Device Manager after reinstalling and rebooting as well.
Soulution:
Run "regedit"
Search key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Mark it.
On the right pane delete "Upperfilters" and "Lowerfilters" values.
Close "regedit"
Open "Device Manager"(eg. run/devmgmt.msc).
Search "DVD/CDROM Drives".
Click on DVD/CD-ROM, right click and "Uninstall".
Restart the computer.
Source:
Microsoft TechNet
1/07/2014
E-mail messages stuck in Outbox: Outlook 2010 / 2013 vs. Norton Internet Security
Regular solutions for "messages stuck in Outbox" problem at Microsoft:
How to troubleshoot e-mail messages that are stuck in your Outbox
But if you use a complex antivirus software, e.g. Norton Internet Security, turn off scanning of outgoing messages:
Settings
Network
Message Protection
How to troubleshoot e-mail messages that are stuck in your Outbox
But if you use a complex antivirus software, e.g. Norton Internet Security, turn off scanning of outgoing messages:
Settings
Network
Message Protection
12/11/2013
HP LaserJet 1200 Alternate Print Driver in Windows 98
If original CD is missing, you can download it from here.
Or alternate driver: Windows 98 own HP Laserjet 6L PCL driver.
Or alternate driver: Windows 98 own HP Laserjet 6L PCL driver.
11/27/2013
Windows 7 gadgets, color or display error
Windows 7 + Internet Explorer 11 + higher resolution, than 100%
Windows 7 weather gadget will change color and some programs starting normally, but only viewed on tray.
Fix:
Gadgets work fine again when you change the DPI (Display Size Settings) to 100% Smaller Fonts.
Windows 7 weather gadget will change color and some programs starting normally, but only viewed on tray.
Fix:
Gadgets work fine again when you change the DPI (Display Size Settings) to 100% Smaller Fonts.
Source: answers.microsoft.com
11/25/2013
How to backup and restore Skype profile on Windows?
How do I back up my configuration and instant message history (Winodws XP/Vista/7/8)?
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA413/how-do-i-back-up-my-configuration-and-instant-message-history
After reinstalling your Windows, copy back your saved Skype folder to the new system's Skype directory (overwrite it).
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA413/how-do-i-back-up-my-configuration-and-instant-message-history
After reinstalling your Windows, copy back your saved Skype folder to the new system's Skype directory (overwrite it).
11/22/2013
HP 250 G1 Notebook Windows 7 LAN driver
Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver
Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Update:
It seems HP finally "did the homework" and put the correct Windows 7 LAN driver to the 250 G1 driver list.
Here is the download link.
(If this driver at the last link does not work, see the first link, that certainly works.)
Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Update:
It seems HP finally "did the homework" and put the correct Windows 7 LAN driver to the 250 G1 driver list.
Here is the download link.
(If this driver at the last link does not work, see the first link, that certainly works.)
10/17/2013
Choose the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Office
The 32-bit version of Office 2010 is the recommended option for most people, because it prevents potential compatibility issues with other 32-bit applications, specifically third-party add-ins that are available only for 32-bit operating systems.
Applies to: Office 2010 | Office 2013 | Office 365 ProPlus
Source:
office.microsoft.com
technet.microsoft.com
Applies to: Office 2010 | Office 2013 | Office 365 ProPlus
Source:
office.microsoft.com
technet.microsoft.com
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