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... questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
... questions can be answered through our knowledge base or e-mail support service at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
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... product. WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD® at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
... product. WD Service and Support Should you prefer, please contact WD® at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: • Downloads-Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product. • Registration-Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. • Warranty & RMA Services...
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..., and Formatting the Drive 65 Frequently Asked Questions 65 A Installing the SES Driver 67 Installing on Windows XP Computers 67 Installing the Driver Automatically 67 Installing the Driver Manually 69 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 71 Installing the Driver Automatically 71 Installing the Driver Manually 72 Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers 74 TABLE OF...
..., and Formatting the Drive 65 Frequently Asked Questions 65 A Installing the SES Driver 67 Installing on Windows XP Computers 67 Installing the Driver Automatically 67 Installing the Driver Manually 69 Installing on Windows Vista Computers 71 Installing the Driver Automatically 71 Installing the Driver Manually 72 Installing on Windows 7 and Windows 8 Computers 74 TABLE OF...
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... - 5 Your My Passport drive is on your computer. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your drive. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on the drive: • WD Drive Utilities • WD...
... - 5 Your My Passport drive is on your computer. If a Found New Hardware screen appears, click Cancel to your drive. The WD software installs the proper driver for connecting the drive and installing the WD Drive Utilities, WD Security, and WD SmartWare software on the drive: • WD Drive Utilities • WD...
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...not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? A: If your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers are installed. TROUBLESHOOTING - 65 To create partitions larger than 32 GB in...Formatting the Drive How to an NTFS partition in Windows 7 or Vista 3647 • Download software, utilities, firmware updates, and drivers for installation procedures. Refer to the computer before connecting your WD portable USB drive. 110 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This ...
...not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? A: If your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers are installed. TROUBLESHOOTING - 65 To create partitions larger than 32 GB in...Formatting the Drive How to an NTFS partition in Windows 7 or Vista 3647 • Download software, utilities, firmware updates, and drivers for installation procedures. Refer to the computer before connecting your WD portable USB drive. 110 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This ...
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... at the USB 1.1 full speed of the USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 3.0 or USB 2.0. Refer to an incorrect driver installation of up to 12 Mbps. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. A: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with USB 1.1. TROUBLESHOOTING...
... at the USB 1.1 full speed of the USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that does not support USB 3.0 or USB 2.0. Refer to an incorrect driver installation of up to 12 Mbps. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures and more information. A: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with USB 1.1. TROUBLESHOOTING...
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... Next to the Internet. 2. If they appear, close them. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is installed automatically when you... drive to your computer must be connected to the Internet: 1. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 67 Note: The SES Driver is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer. This appendix includes the following topics: Installing on Windows XP ...
... Next to the Internet. 2. If they appear, close them. You can use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is installed automatically when you... drive to your computer must be connected to the Internet: 1. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 67 Note: The SES Driver is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer. This appendix includes the following topics: Installing on Windows XP ...
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4. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 68 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5.
4. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 68 Select Install the software automatically and click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5.
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Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Browse to Windows Update: 2. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. Select WD SES Device Driver. b. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 69 On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. Double-click the Extras folder. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3.
Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Browse to Windows Update: 2. Double-click the My Passport drive. c. Select WD SES Device Driver. b. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 69 On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to My Computer and: a. Double-click the Extras folder. Click Next to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to continue. 3.
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Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 70 d.
Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 70 d.
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... is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on...automatically: • Connects to the Internet: 1. If they appear, close them. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. On the Found New Hardware - Verify that...
... is connected to the Internet • Manually, whether your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on...automatically: • Connects to the Internet: 1. If they appear, close them. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing on page 5, the Found New Hardware screen displays. On the Found New Hardware - Verify that...
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At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to Computer and: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 72 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. Show me other options: 4.
At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to Computer and: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 72 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware - WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. Show me other options: 4.
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d. Double-click the Extras folder. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 73 c. a. Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5. b. Select WD SES Device Driver. Double-click the My Passport drive.
d. Double-click the Extras folder. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 73 c. a. Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5. b. Select WD SES Device Driver. Double-click the My Passport drive.
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MY PASSPORT ULTRA 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. Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 74
MY PASSPORT ULTRA 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. Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 74
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When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 75 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 4. Click Next. 6. Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 3.
When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 75 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 4. Click Next. 6. Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 3.