# Backing up multiple computers

**URL:** <https://forums.sandisk.com/t/backing-up-multiple-computers/352341>\
**Category:** WD Software\
**Created:** [March 6, 2011, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/backing-up-multiple-computers/352341 "2011-03-06T04:13:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![SDpnoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SDpnoy](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/SDpnoy)\
**Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/backing-up-multiple-computers/352341/1 "2011-03-06T04:13:37Z")

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Hi Everyone,

I have the My Passport SE 1TB and two laptops with Windows 7.

Is there a way I can use my Passport to backup both laptops using the WD SmartWare?

It seems that I have lost my backup from computer #1 when I backed up computer #2.

Thanks in advance

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**Author:** ![Lawrence\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lawrence\_1](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/Lawrence_1)\
**Post date:** [March 6, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/backing-up-multiple-computers/352341/2 "2011-03-06T20:57:03Z")

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WD smartware will back up both computers as long as the software is installed on both computers.

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**Author:** ![slugfest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@slugfest](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/slugfest)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2011, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/backing-up-multiple-computers/352341/3 "2011-05-02T05:49:54Z")

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I would like to do the same thing but with 3 computers. &nbsp;

When I set up the My Passport on my iMac to start out with, I get the folder popping up with the install icons etc. &nbsp;I get it running and working great. &nbsp;

When I plug the drive into the next computer, a MacBook, and click on the drive, it shows the contents of my iMac with no folders for install. &nbsp;

Do I just download Smartware on both my MacBooks and then I’ll be able to put items from them onto the same drive as my iMac?

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**Author:** ![Lawrence\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lawrence\_1](https://forums.sandisk.com/u/Lawrence_1)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.sandisk.com/t/backing-up-multiple-computers/352341/4 "2011-05-03T20:03:00Z")

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Yes that is exactly how it is set up.