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MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 48 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 50 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 51 Checking Drive Health 51 Erasing the ... the WD Software and Disk Image 66 10 Troubleshooting 67 Frequently Asked Questions 67 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 68 A Installing the SES Driver 69 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 69 Installing the Driver Automatically 69 Installing the Driver Manually 70 Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers 72 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Changing Your Password 48 Turning Off the Drive Lock Feature 50 7 Managing and Customizing the Drive 51 Checking Drive Health 51 Erasing the ... the WD Software and Disk Image 66 10 Troubleshooting 67 Frequently Asked Questions 67 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 68 A Installing the SES Driver 69 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 69 Installing the Driver Automatically 69 Installing the Driver Manually 70 Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers 72 TABLE OF CONTENTS - iv
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... now ready to close it. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Turn on your... use as shown in your computer's file management utility listing. 4. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. Your My Passport drive is on the drive: WD Drive Utilities WD Security WD SmartWare Figure...
... now ready to close it. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on your computer. 2. Connecting the My Passport Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Turn on your... use as shown in your computer's file management utility listing. 4. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. Your My Passport drive is on the drive: WD Drive Utilities WD Security WD SmartWare Figure...
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... Express slot, you have problems installing or using this product, refer to boot from external drives, refer to an incorrect driver installation of up to the computer before connecting your WD portable USB drive. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. Note... search our knowledge base for more information about booting from your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. 110 Troubleshooting MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL This chapter includes the following topics: Frequently Asked Questions Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive If you ...
... Express slot, you have problems installing or using this product, refer to boot from external drives, refer to an incorrect driver installation of up to the computer before connecting your WD portable USB drive. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. Note... search our knowledge base for more information about booting from your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. 110 Troubleshooting MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL This chapter includes the following topics: Frequently Asked Questions Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive If you ...
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... similar third-party software. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Partition, and format a WD drive on Windows (8, 7, Vista) and Mac OS X Convert a Mac OS X GPT partition to an NTFS partition in Windows 7 or Vista Download software, utilities, firmware updates, and drivers for WD products (from http...
... similar third-party software. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive How to Partition, and format a WD drive on Windows (8, 7, Vista) and Mac OS X Convert a Mac OS X GPT partition to an NTFS partition in Windows 7 or Vista Download software, utilities, firmware updates, and drivers for WD products (from http...
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... New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet Manually, whether your computer must be connected to the Internet. 2. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you do not install the WD software..., you should install the SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver on Windows computers to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying...
... New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet Manually, whether your computer must be connected to the Internet. 2. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 1A Installing the SES Driver If you do not install the WD software..., you should install the SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver on Windows computers to keep the hardware popup wizard from displaying...
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On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 70 MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 3. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: Connects to Windows Update Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware -
On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 70 MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 3. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Yes, search online this time only to allow Windows Vista to connect to Windows Update: Windows Vista automatically: Connects to Windows Update Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware -
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MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 2. Show me other options: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. Browse to Computer and: a. Select WD SES Device Driver. d. b. On the Found New Hardware - Double-click the Extras folder. At the Install the disc that came with your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. Click Next: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 71
MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 2. Show me other options: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. Browse to Computer and: a. Select WD SES Device Driver. d. b. On the Found New Hardware - Double-click the Extras folder. At the Install the disc that came with your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. Click Next: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 71
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5. Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 72 When the installation completes, click Close: MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers After connecting the drive as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or, use the Windows Computer Management utility to install the SES driver: 1.
5. Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 72 When the installation completes, click Close: MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers After connecting the drive as shown in Figure 3 on page 5 or, use the Windows Computer Management utility to install the SES driver: 1.
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MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 2. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: 3. Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 73 Click Browse my computer for driver software. 4.
MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 2. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: 3. Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 73 Click Browse my computer for driver software. 4.
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When the installation completes, click Close: MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 74 5. Click Next. 6.
When the installation completes, click Close: MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 74 5. Click Next. 6.
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iv MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 6 Managing and Customizing the Software 26 Checking for Software Updates 26 Configuring Your Cloud Service Account 27 Uninstalling the WD Software 28 7 Using ... 29 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 29 8 Troubleshooting 30 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 30 Frequently Asked Questions 30 A Installing the SES Driver 32 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 32 Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers 34 B Compliance and Warranty Information 37 Regulatory Compliance 37 FCC Class B Information...
iv MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 6 Managing and Customizing the Software 26 Checking for Software Updates 26 Configuring Your Cloud Service Account 27 Uninstalling the WD Software 28 7 Using ... 29 Restoring the WD Software and Disk Image 29 8 Troubleshooting 30 Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting the Drive 30 Frequently Asked Questions 30 A Installing the SES Driver 32 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 32 Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers 34 B Compliance and Warranty Information 37 Regulatory Compliance 37 FCC Class B Information...
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The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD software on your computer. 2. Verify that is now ready to your computer's file management utility listing. 4. You ... by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. Connecting the Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Turn on your computer. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. Your drive is on the drive: WD Backup WD...
The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD software on your computer. 2. Verify that is now ready to your computer's file management utility listing. 4. You ... by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. Connecting the Drive CONNECTING THE DRIVE AND GETTING STARTED - 5 Turn on your computer. MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for your drive. Your drive is on the drive: WD Backup WD...
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Table 1. Excluded Files File Attributes Name includes Extensions Starts with Ends with MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Excluded Values reparsePoint temporary \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows [CommonApplicationData]\Western Digital\ [CommonApplicationData]\Microsoft\Windows\Caches\ config.msi MSOCache ntuser.dat ntuser.ini [RecycleBin] $recycle.bin recycler [Root]\Drivers\ [Root]\Temp\ System Volume Information WD Backup.swstore .WD Hidden Items...
Table 1. Excluded Files File Attributes Name includes Extensions Starts with Ends with MY PASSPORT ULTRA METAL EDITION USER MANUAL Excluded Values reparsePoint temporary \AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows [CommonApplicationData]\Western Digital\ [CommonApplicationData]\Microsoft\Windows\Caches\ config.msi MSOCache ntuser.dat ntuser.ini [RecycleBin] $recycle.bin recycler [Root]\Drivers\ [Root]\Temp\ System Volume Information WD Backup.swstore .WD Hidden Items...