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Can I reformat my WD Passport?
Your My Passport SSD drive is formatted as a single exFAT partition for compatibility with updated Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. To use with other operating systems, see Reformatting the Drive and Troubleshooting. You can easily register your drive using the WD Discovery software.
Why is my Mac not reading my passport?
In the Finder Preferences window, click the General tab and verify whether you have selected the “External disks” checkbox under the Show these items on the desktop section. Go to the Sidebar tab and enable the “External disks” checkbox. Now, check if you could access the My Passport external disk on your Mac.
Is WD Passport compatible with Mac?
The regular My Passport Ultra is compatible with Mac OS after reformatting, but users that know that they will be using a Mac might find this model to be easier. It comes with 256-bit AES encryption for added security, as well as compatibility with Apple Time Machine.
How do I fix my WD Passport not recognized?
Reconnect the WD drive via a new USB hub or to a new PC.
- If the WD Passport drive shows up, it is the damaged USB hub that stops WD from showing up.
- If the WD passport is not detected either on your current or the new PC, replace the WD drive with a new one.
How do I fix my external hard drive that won’t read?
What to Do When Your External Hard Drive Won’t Show Up
- Make Sure It’s Plugged In and Powered On. Western Digital My Book.
- Try Another USB Port (or Another PC)
- Update Your Drivers.
- Enable and Format the Drive in Disk Management.
- Clean the Disk and Start From Scratch.
- Remove and Test the Bare Drive.
Do you need to format WD my passport for Mac?
Whether you need to know how to Format WD Passport For your Mac. Or you need to reformat My Passport for Mac. You follow the same steps. Formatting your WD My Passport will erase any documents you have on the drive. If you have files on the My Passport drive and you want to keep them. Copy them off first. 1. First Power Up Your Mac.
How do I format my passport on a Mac?
The up and down arrows to the right hand side of the format option allows you to choose a format. Pick Mac OS Extended (Journaled). This is the file system you’ll need for your Passport drive to work on your Mac. It’s what you’ll need for copying and pasting your documents to the drive.
How can I change the format of my passport?
Step 1. Open Windows File Explorer, locate and right-click on WD My Passport that you need to format, select “Format”. Step 2. Rename the drive, reset its file system to FAT32 or exFAT.
Why is my passport not working on my Mac?
The simple fact is, your Mac could malfunction due to one error or another, and that could tamper with how your macOS identifies your WD My Passport. Computers are susceptible to unexpected or unforeseen glitches and errors, so never rule this out as a possible cause.