Wd My Passport For Mac Reformat For Pc

You\'ve tried to erase it but you have data on it which you want to retrieve? Those two statements are diametrically opposing actions.

WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive and Auto Backup Software. Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X operating system Product Dimensions 4.33 x 3.21 x 0.85 inches Item Dimensions L x W x H 4.33 x 3.21 x 0.85 inches.

If you want to keep the data, do not attempt to reformat the drive.

However, here is how to do it.

1. Open Disk Utility.
2. Click the View popup menu above the drive list and select Show All Devices.
3. Select the Hard Drive device (most left, outdented item, usually with a name that matches the vendor).
4. Select Erase button.
5. Enter a name for the Volume.
6. Choose the format you wish, Mac OS Extended (Journaled), or (Journaled, Encrypted) are most appropriate.
7. Choose GUID Partition Map.
8. Click Erase.

You\'ve tried to erase it but you have data on it which you want to retrieve? Those two statements are diametrically opposing actions.

WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive and Auto Backup Software. Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X operating system Product Dimensions 4.33 x 3.21 x 0.85 inches Item Dimensions L x W x H 4.33 x 3.21 x 0.85 inches.

If you want to keep the data, do not attempt to reformat the drive.

However, here is how to do it.

1. Open Disk Utility.
2. Click the View popup menu above the drive list and select Show All Devices.
3. Select the Hard Drive device (most left, outdented item, usually with a name that matches the vendor).
4. Select Erase button.
5. Enter a name for the Volume.
6. Choose the format you wish, Mac OS Extended (Journaled), or (Journaled, Encrypted) are most appropriate.
7. Choose GUID Partition Map.
8. Click Erase.