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... http://support.wdc.com. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website 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...
... http://support.wdc.com. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website 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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... informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online 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...
... informed of new features and services, remember to register your product online 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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... 3. 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for 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 your computer.
... 3. 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 12 Connecting the Drive and Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for 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 your computer.
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... your system manufacturer. For more help. A: If your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers are installed. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to NTFS using this product, refer to this feature or...documentation or support organization Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? 110 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting ...
... your system manufacturer. For more help. A: If your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers are installed. Q: Why won't my computer boot when I connect my USB drive to NTFS using this product, refer to this feature or...documentation or support organization Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before booting? 110 MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following topics: Installing, Partitioning, and Formatting ...
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...: If your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller is built in to the system motherboard, be operating at the USB 1.1 full speed of up to an incorrect driver installation 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.
...: If your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 controller is built in to the system motherboard, be operating at the USB 1.1 full speed of up to an incorrect driver installation 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.
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...computer 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 must be connected to Windows Update: 3. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes ... as shown in Figure 3 on Windows XP Computers After connecting the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 67 This appendix includes the following topics: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing on Windows Vista Computers Installing on Windows 7 and ...
...computer 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 must be connected to Windows Update: 3. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select Yes ... as shown in Figure 3 on Windows XP Computers After connecting the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 67 This appendix includes the following topics: Installing on Windows XP Computers Installing on Windows Vista Computers Installing on Windows 7 and ...
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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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Click Next to My Computer and: a. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 69 Browse to continue. 3. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. b. Select WD SES Device Driver. Double-click the Extras folder. c. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to Windows Update: 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
Click Next to My Computer and: a. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 69 Browse to continue. 3. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the My Passport drive. b. Select WD SES Device Driver. Double-click the Extras folder. c. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your computer is not connected to Windows Update: 2. On the Found New Hardware Wizard screen, select No, not this time to inhibit a connection attempt to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
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d. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 70 Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5.
d. When the installation completes, click Finish: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 70 Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5.
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...Vista Computers After connecting the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer 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 page ...
...Vista Computers After connecting the drive as the Found New Hardware screen. You can use the Found New Hardware screen to install the SES driver either: • Automatically, if your computer 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 page ...
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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 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. Show me other options: 4. On the Found New Hardware -
At the Install the disc that came with your computer is not connected to Computer and: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 72 WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL Installing the Driver Manually If your WD SES Device prompt, click I don't have the disc. Show me other options: 4. On the Found New Hardware -
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When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 73 Double-click the My Passport drive. c. b. Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5. Select WD SES Device Driver. d. a. Double-click the Extras folder.
When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 73 Double-click the My Passport drive. c. b. Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5. Select WD SES Device Driver. d. a. Double-click the Extras folder.
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Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 74 Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. 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.
Under Computer Management (Local), click Device Manager > Unknown Device and right-click Update driver software: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 74 Open All Programs and click Computer > Manage: 2. 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.
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Click Next. 6. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 75 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 4.
Click Next. 6. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 75 3. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 4.