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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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... questions can be answered through our knowledge base or email 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 register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. Accessing Online...
... questions can be answered through our knowledge base or email 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 register your thoughts and connect with WD Technical Support. Accessing Online...
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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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... its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. Connect the drive 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 as an external storage device. It...
... its capabilities by installing the WD software that the drive appears in Figure 3. 3. Connect the drive 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 as an external storage device. It...
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... external drives, refer to the computer before connecting your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers are installed. A: If your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. The drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer... 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? To create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire ...
... external drives, refer to the computer before connecting your system has a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that its drivers are installed. A: If your WD USB 3.0 external storage product. The drive is the drive not recognized under My Computer or on the computer... 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? To create partitions larger than 32 GB in FAT32 when reformatting the drive, download the External USB/FireWire ...
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... USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with USB 1.1. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of up to install the appropriate chipset support for your system includes a PCI Express slot, you can achieve USB transfer rates by installing a PCI...
... USB 2.0 are backward-compatible with USB 1.1. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 device operates at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of up to install the appropriate chipset support for your system includes a PCI Express slot, you can achieve USB transfer rates by installing a PCI...
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...install the WD software. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to continue. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 67 If they appear, close them. Click Next to the Internet. 2. This appendix includes... the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. 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 must be connected to the ...
...install the WD software. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to continue. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 67 If they appear, close them. Click Next to the Internet. 2. This appendix includes... the drive as the Found New Hardware Wizard screen. 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 must be connected to the ...
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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 WD SES Device Driver. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the Extras folder. c. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 69 Click Next to My Computer and: a. Double-click the My Passport drive. Browse to continue. 3. 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. b.
Select WD SES Device Driver. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next: 4. Double-click the Extras folder. c. INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 69 Click Next to My Computer and: a. Double-click the My Passport drive. Browse to continue. 3. 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. b.
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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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...close them. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. You can use ...the Internet • Manually, whether your computer must be connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 71 Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page...
...close them. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 3. Verify that your computer is connected to the Internet or not Installing the Driver Automatically To install the SES driver automatically, your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. You can use ...the Internet • Manually, whether your computer must be connected to Windows Update • Finds, downloads, and installs the SES driver INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 71 Note: If Autoplay is enabled, two additional screens might appear at the same time as shown in Figure 3 on page...
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WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. 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. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. On the Found New Hardware - Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
WD SES Device wizard screen, click Don't search online: 3. 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. On the Found New Hardware wizard screen, click Locate and install driver software: 2. On the Found New Hardware - Browse to the Internet, install the driver manually: 1.
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Double-click the My Passport drive. d. c. Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 73 Double-click the Extras folder. Select WD SES Device Driver. b. a.
Double-click the My Passport drive. d. c. Click Next: MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 5. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 73 Double-click the Extras folder. Select WD SES Device Driver. b. a.
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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 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.
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3. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Click Next. 6. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 4. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 75 Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5.
3. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Click Next. 6. MY PASSPORT ULTRA USER MANUAL 4. When the installation completes, click Close: INSTALLING THE SES DRIVER - 75 Browse to Computer, double-click the My Passport drive, double-click the Extras folder, and select WD SES Device Driver: 5.