Download Firmware WD My Book Live 02.41.05-034

Western Digital has released new firmware for its My Book Live. The firmware has been given jersey number 02.41.05-034 and must be updated via Dashboard, the graphical user interface of the My Book Live, which can be accessed via a web browser. Among other things, this update adds support for Windows 8 and makes it possible to stream mkv files to Samsung TVs. The release notes for this release can be found below.

Firmware Version 02.41.05-034

This firmware update will allow the WD Media Server to be applied to the My Book Live device. This update does not alter the current Media Server configuration (Twonky Media Server). After applying this firmware update, you will have the option to switch to the WD Media Server. The benefit of updating to the newer WD Media Server is to gain full Windows 8 certification and to take advantage of the WD app for Windows 8.

In addition, the WD Media Server will provide the following benefit:

• Support streaming of MKV files to Samsung HDTVs
• Supports Windows 8 File History backups
  Note: To try the WD app for Windows 8, go to the Windows 8 app store and search for WD. To enable full functionality of the WD app for Windows 8, you must apply the firmware version 02.41.05-034 update first. Then go to WD KBA #5735 to learn more about, including how to download the patch.

Resolved Issue:

• Resolved issue of certain devices that exhibited error pop up messages when accessing various areas within the dashboard. This error was observed on new devices running firmware version 02.11.09.053 that had not undergone a previous firmware update
• Removed “View My Files” link from the dashboard due to the requirement to install Java®, causing various web browsers to intermittently display messages to install Java
• Resolved issue of not being able to establish a remote access connection when using Linksys/Cisco E4200 model router