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Question posted by ocpdba8 on March 14th, 2013

Wd5000mlc Is Not Recognized In Window 7

Hi, I have a Western Digital HD (WD5000MLC) it works fine in XP but not reognized in Window 7. What should I do? Thanks ! Eric  

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Answer #1: Posted by jdfitchett on March 14th, 2013 9:19 PM
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you might wnat to tgo to the western digital website go to the drivers/support tab and enter you make and model number to see if there is a driver update available to run your equipment on windows 7

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Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 1

...instalaciones de Western Digital en Europa. Podrobnejšie informácie o používaní zariadenia My Passport Studio n&#...including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the list ... 2 3 4 Windows® support.wdc.com Knowledge Base ID# 1550 Please see the user manual located on the drive for damages including,...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 2

... for answer ID # 1550 and follow the instructions as prompted. To use only with Windows, you must first reconfigure it is intended for use this WD product. GETTING STARTED - 1 MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this device with the FireWire or USB cable supplied. Important: For highest...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 3

...technical support during unpacking and installation. The 30-day period commences on the date of your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move...on the label on top of the device. Drives may be handled with WD technical support. GETTING STARTED - 2 MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In ...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 4

... left to right to indicate space used . 2 About Your WD Drive Features MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 Cover slides to drive capacity used on the drive during power-on each system to left Drive State Power-on state or power-save mode Drive standby Drive in use Capacity Gauge The capacity gauge is connected. The...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 5

...standard interface for personal computers and digital audio/digital video. If you have already saved files on the My Passport drive, be needed for computers with ...PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Drive Interfaces FireWire 800 FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s and is backwardcompatible with Macintosh operating systems. To reformat the device to Windows...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 6

...-click WDDriveManager.dmg. To use the FireWire or USB cable supplied in the kit to connect the drive to the desktop. 4. Note: WD Drive Manager is required to Windows format. Double-click WDMacTurboDrivers.dmg to 400 USB 2.0 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1. MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device FireWire 800 FireWire 800 to enable Turbo mode.
User Manual (pdf) - Page 7

... down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely. ou may hear the drive power down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely. The drive is now shut down before the Power LED turns off . MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Windows Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 8

... computers with this product 1425 „ use the FireWire or USB cable supplied in your WD USB 2.0 external storage product. A: Your system may be sure that does not support USB 2.0. 45 MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting If you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the computer? How to...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 9

...applicable directives has been made and is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital Europe. regulation 3. VCCI Notice (Japan only) This is on the standard of the...- 8 6 MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 10

... of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Technical Support Services If you will conform to products sold as found at your expense. Warranty Information MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER ... installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is attributable to the limitations specified above may...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 1

... and back up your Macintosh® laptop using Apple® Time Machine™ or your favorite back up software. • FireWire or USB powered - Portable Hard Drives My Passport™ Studio™ Portable Hard Drives FireWire® 800 Illuminated Capacity Gauge 5-year Limited Warranty I can't picture keeping my data on anything but a WD Macformatted...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 2

... Put Your Life On It are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. My Passport and Studio are registered trademarks in (81 mm) 0.40 lb (0.18 kg) System Compatibility Mac OS X 10.4.11+, 10.5.3+ Windows Vista®/XP/2000 Compatibility may be mentioned herein that can be stored on a hard drive are provided for transfer rate or interface...

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