# WD NAS to Windows

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**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** server-windows\
**Created:** [June 12, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/wd-nas-to-windows/879935 "2024-06-12T20:24:35Z")\
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You need to copy the [Plex Data Folder](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/) from the WD to the Windows system.

See [Move an Install to Another System](https://support.plex.tv/articles/201370363-move-an-install-to-another-system/).

Skip the “Copy Additional Server Settings” section. That does not apply when moving between different operating systems.

  

Copying the [Plex Data Folder](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/)

Can you navigate to the [Plex Data Folder](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/) using the file manager on the WD (their equivalent of Windows File Explorer)?

If so, navigate to the [Plex Data Folder](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/) and see if there is an option to compress the folder (make a .zip, .gz, etc. file). Plex must be stopped when performing this step.

Copy the file to your PC, decompress ([7-Zip.org](http://7-Zip.org) is a good tool for this), and follow the steps in the “Move an Install…” document.

  

If you cannot navigate using the WD GUI, you’ll need to use the command line.

See [Backup, Restore, or Clone your PMS installation](https://forums.plex.tv/t/linux-tips/276247/7) for info on how to backup the [Plex Data Folder](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/).

Use the “Make the Backup Image” steps to create the backup of the [Plex Data Folder](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/).

The paths in the example are for a standard Linux installation. Adjust as needed for the WD.

For example, instead of `/var/lib/plexmediaserver`, use `/mnt/HD/HD_a2/plex_conf/Plex Media Server/` (see [Where is the Plex Media Server data directory located?](https://support.plex.tv/articles/202915258-where-is-the-plex-media-server-data-directory-located/)).

Copy the file to your PC, then follow the rest of the steps in the “Move an Install…” document.

You can use [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/) to decompress the file on Windows. If you end up with a .tar file, decompress the .tar file. You should then see all the folders/files.

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