- #Why do i need to install wd discovery from my passport for mac on my computer? update#
- #Why do i need to install wd discovery from my passport for mac on my computer? windows 10#
- #Why do i need to install wd discovery from my passport for mac on my computer? portable#
This drive also works well with the Windows 10 backup software. The WD Backup software provides for auto backup. As noted below you can also backup from cloud storage. The WD backup software will help you prepare a backup plan and modify drive settings. The WD Security lets you set a password for the 256-bit hardware-based data encryption technology. Once installed, the Utilities make it easy to work with the drive including scanning the drive for problems, reformatting and even erasing.
Shouldn’t this be in a more obvious place? You must scroll to the bottom of these apps to find the place for you to install the WD Security, WD Utilities and WD Backup software. Switch to the App tab and you will see a list of colorful apps provided by WD partners that are available with little explanation other than a “learn more” button on each. Several failed attempts and a reboot of my computer was necessary.Īgain, unfortunately, you have to actually look for the other WD software.
#Why do i need to install wd discovery from my passport for mac on my computer? update#
Unfortunately it took me almost an hour to update this software. Upon starting the WD Discovery software, I was immediately asked to update the software. To setup the drive you need to run WD Discovery.exe. Although setup is really easy, WD needs to do better on the documentation. The User Guide is on the drive itself, although the quick start guide doesn’t even say that. As you can see, it shows only the drive attached to a computer with no instructions. While I believe in simplicity, this quick start guide, shown below, is almost useless. The My Passport comes with a small single sheet quick start guide. When the drive is plugged in, you have 3.64 TB on the 4 TB drive. As expected this software eats up some of the drive. It includes WD Discovery, WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities. The software for the drive is preinstalled on the drive. So if you only need a 1 TB drive and you love red, it is available. This is a great feature in that there are usually color and size restrictions. The 4 TB model is a little thicker than the others. The Passport comes in 1, 2, 3, and 4 terabyte models. Since it is a proprietary cable, I find that the colored cable makes it easily identifiable among my tangles of different cables from various equipment.
The color of the cable matches the color of the drive. This My Passport drive comes with a 15” long detachable cable. I actually prefer the metal look of some of the previous WD drives, but still find the colors both appealing and easy to find on a messy desktop or briefcase. It also comes in standard all-black and all-white. This My Passport is sure to grab your attention on the store shelf as it comes in four vivid bright colors: yellow, red, orange and blue. The bottom half of the drive has a matt finish with textured diagonal ribbing that looks like waves. The top half of the drive is shiny plastic with a WD imprint. These hard drives have a colorful new look that is really eye-catching. This light is on when idle and flashes when it detects activity. There is only one port for the power and a small power/activity LED light. Made of heavy-duty plastic, it is also quite rugged.
#Why do i need to install wd discovery from my passport for mac on my computer? portable#
Measuring 3.24” x 4.33” x 0.85” and weighing in at just over ½ lb., the My Passport 4T portable drive is very compact, and light. It’s good advice and the Western Digital My Passport portable hard drive makes it easy.
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