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- Secure portable storage with up to 3TB capacity
- onnects to your computer via a USB 3.0 port and is formatted in NTFS so systems running Windows 8, 7, or Vista will recognize it right out of the box. For Mac users, you can reformat the drive to work with the Mac OS X operating system.
- Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption
- Automatic local and cloud backup. Stylish design with a range of exciting colors
- 3-year limited warranty
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Q:Does it work with Xbox one?
A:Yes it works great! I have all of my games on this drive now.
Q:does it come with the usb 3.0?
A:yes, it does! and its very easy to use and its pretty fast
Q:Is it difficult to reformat this for a Mac?
A:First, it comes already formatted and works fine with Mac/Windows/Linux without messing with it. This way you can plug it into different computers and it will work on any of them.The most compatible format is ExFat, so leave it as is. If you want to use it as a Time Machine, it will reformat it as Mac OS Extended by …
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First, it comes already formatted and works fine with Mac/Windows/Linux without messing with it. This way you can plug it into different computers and it will work on any of them.The most compatible format is ExFat, so leave it as is. If you want to use it as a Time Machine, it will reformat it as Mac OS Extended by itself.So basically, to use it for storing files, you don't have to do anything at all, other than plug it in. All comments suggesting it's not Mac-compatible are not true.
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Q:Does it with a usb cord
A:Yes
Q:How is the reformatting done for Mac?
A:Connect the Drive; search for Disk Utility and open it; select the hard drive on the left menu of drives; select Erase form center menu; choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled); type the name you want to give it; click Erase on bottom right. For Partitioning into two or more drives see http://macperformanceguide.com/Storage…
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Connect the Drive; search for Disk Utility and open it; select the hard drive on the left menu of drives; select Erase form center menu; choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled); type the name you want to give it; click Erase on bottom right. For Partitioning into two or more drives see http://macperformanceguide.com/Storage-Partitioning.html this is a good tool for using the same drive as a Time Machine and a storage drive simultaneously.
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Q:Does the 'drive only' option come with a cable? One of the reviews mentions that it came with a cable.
A:yes it does come with cable
Q:How heavy is this? weight is showing 30 pounds in the listing. i have the portable 2gb and it's appx 1lb.is this the 4x3 inch?
A:I think about 1lbs
Q:does it include lifetime free cloud storage back-up or how does this part of it work?
A:No
Q:These are genuine WD drives…right?
A:Yes, new in sealed product packaging.
Q:Is it compatible with my computer? I am not sure my computer can support USB3. It has USB port but I am sure that when I bought it, USB3 was not invented.
A:Yes, it will work. Even though it's a USB3.0, it is backward compatible.
Q:does the drive only one come with a usb cord?
A:yes
Q:Is the Pasport backwards compatable to usb 2.0?
A:Yes, works with a USB 2.0 port. At that speed of course
Q:Can I use it for my Xbox one.
A:Yes. That is the reason I purchased it and it works perfectly. Your Xbox One will automatically detect it, format it, and give you the option to use it for all future saves.
Q:What is the rpm of the drive?
A:The rpm is 5,400
Q:Drive only? does it come with the cable if i buy the drive only version?
A:It comes with the cable and all hardware needed.
Q:Does it include the USB 3 cable?
A:If it's coming new in the box, it does include the USB 3.0 cable with the external drive. I've ordered four of these WD My Passport Ultra external drive, all new in the box, and every one of them has included the USB 3.0 cable.
Q:does it work with usb 2.0?
A:Yes, no problemo
Q:Just Spoke to WD - Said Aside From New Backup Software & Metal Enclosure, No Difference Bet. This & Previous Version. Thoughts?
A:I agree, they're functionally the same. I will admit though that this plastic enclosure is probably not as strong as the metal one so drops may potentially break it. It works fine and hasn't been used much apart from a few weeks to run an OS off of but right now it's formatted
Q:I see where the drive is password protected. Is there any way to assign a different password to different "folders"?
A:Not with the built-in encryption which only works on the drive level. You could use encryption software, such as VeraCrypt, to encrypt multiple-portions of the My Passport drive.
Q:Is this compatible with Windows xp?
A:Its mentioned on the box that it is compatible with windows vista, 7 and 8. But I am using windows 10 os. I find no problem. So I guess it should be okay with windows xp too.
Q:How long is the USB cord?
A:18 and a half inches from tip to tip
Q:Can this drive be divided into two 1TB drives to back up two computers?
A:Not sure ... I do use mine on two computers and have created separate folders for each computer. So as far as creating a name for each computer I can back both of them in the HD.
Q:The specs for the wd my passport indicate a 3 year warranty. is this model still covered by a 3yr mfr warranty?
A:yes
Q:can i use this for carbonites mirror image backup
A:Sure, as long as your current HD is less in size than the one you plan to purchase, or at least the total amount used is less, of course.
Q:Is this external hard drive compatible with imac (10.6.8) snow leopard installed. how difficult is "reformatting'? do you recommend this for a mac?
A:Yes it is compatible with snow leopard. Reformatting for Mac is as easy as plugging it in most of the time, if not you can reformat it under disk utility. I would recommend this for any device your looking to expand your storage.
Q:Does the new model have password protection? Old model lists password protection as a feature, new model doesn't list this feature.
A:Yes, it does, in the Apps folder on the drive.
Q:Does the drive only option include a USB 3.0 cable?
A:I bought the drive only version and came with the USB 3.0 cable.
Q:Is this compatible with Macs?
A:Compatibility* Formatted NTFS for Windows® 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista® operating systems * Requires reformatting for Mac OS® X operating systems …
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Compatibility* Formatted NTFS for Windows® 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista® operating systems * Requires reformatting for Mac OS® X operating systems * Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.
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Q:Should I do something before unplugging it, to avoid corrupting files? Or simply remove it? Just paranoid about losing my stuff!
A:When I unplug this or any external usb HDD device I always use the "safely remove media and eject" option in windows. This way the system ejects the drive for the safest method to unplug it. Alternatively you can just turn off your pc and it will eject it safely, and turn off the drive as well. When it's hooked to my a…
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When I unplug this or any external usb HDD device I always use the "safely remove media and eject" option in windows. This way the system ejects the drive for the safest method to unplug it. Alternatively you can just turn off your pc and it will eject it safely, and turn off the drive as well. When it's hooked to my android TV box, i just use the power off switch on the remote for the android box to turn the whole thing; the box and HDD, off at once.
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Q:Does it work with Windows 10?
A:Likewise. Works. *Note. I had to take the WD software update for it to work though.
Q:I would like to use this on both pc and mac. is it compatible for both?
A:It is better to get one that is formatted for Mac.
Q:Is it advisable to defragment these wd my passport ultra drives occasionally?
A:Defragmenting your internal or external drives can help read and write times. Being that this is an external hard drive connected via USB, you may not notice any major inprovement. But doing so you may notice quieter driver operation ("less ticking"). However, a serverly fragmented drive may reduce performance. It won'…
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Defragmenting your internal or external drives can help read and write times. Being that this is an external hard drive connected via USB, you may not notice any major inprovement. But doing so you may notice quieter driver operation ("less ticking"). However, a serverly fragmented drive may reduce performance. It won't hurt to defragment your drive occasionally.
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Q:I'm assuming since they aren't telling, that the drive speed is 5400 rpm and not 7200. Can anybody confirm this? I want a 7200 rpm drive.
A:It is 5400 rpm. If you intend to use it for storing files, pictures, movies and etc, you should consider about it. Or if you want to run applications and concerning latency, then you should consider having 7200 rpm. Hope this helps.
Q:Will windows 7 system image backup and recovery work on this my passport ultra drive?
A:YES, a Windows 7/8/10 image backup might be the most important application for this drive.
Q:Can the automatic backup feature be disabled? i plan on using it for additional dvr storage, no cloud and no interest in backup.
A:Yes - you can re-format the drive and it will remove any backup optional software. I just use mine for storage of video files.
Q:Where are these made? Are they made in China?
A:Product of Malaysia
Q:Is it a 2.5 or 3.5 inch hdd, does anyone know?
A:2.5" hdd, about 3.5" wide with the enclosure
Q:Assuming the space is adequate, can you use one of these to back up two PCs on a network?
A:Yes, assuming the space requirements are okay you can do this. You would need to create a folder for each computer and back each one to its one folder.
Q:This is SSD?
A:No, This drive is not SSD.
Q:is it usb powered only or wall plug in?
A:USB Powered
Q:is this a good option for backUp drive?
A:WD Backup software with automatic schedulingAllows you to back up your files to Dropbox (not included) for easy Cloud storage.
Q:This device does not require software installation, correct?
A:I think you don't have to. There are Apps you can install but for me I just put them into different folder on my laptop and just format my WD normal and I just use it straight away. Works fine and good.
Q:I just left the western digital website and copied the model number into amazon. does this offer come with utilities software
A:Mine did. And all the other WD externals I've purchased also have. They're not on external media, though. They come on the drive.
Q:If I choose to backup my personal data on my computer is using an external hd like this one the safest/best way?
A:It is, yes. This can be carried with you, and your data remains safe, off of a server somewhere. don't let those " cloud " providers fool you, the ultimate safest way to ensure your data is safe, is on a hard drive only you can access.
Q:Does it come with the cable or do you need to purchase the optional "grip" package for that?
A:Comes with tha cable.
Q:How long is the usb cable that is supplied with the wd harddrive?
A:Not very long. End to end (including both connectors) is 48cm (18.90 inches).
Q:Does it work with a xbox one?
A:Yea it does even PlayStation 4
Q:How can i install wd smartware? i didn't install it when i set up and now, i don't know how to access it
A:Answer this question
Q:If I connect this to my laptop every week, will the software detect what has changed on my laptop during the week and just transfer that?
A:Yes, I believe so, if you set it up with the WD software that's install on the drive.
Q:is this ssd or hdd?
A:HDD
Q:Is this a solid state hard drive? Does it have any moving spinning parts?
A:No this is a Hard Drive Disk, not an SSD. Yes, it has moving/spinning parts
Q:back up several devices?
A:That depends on how you set up the device, if you have a USB port on your network router you can try to map as a network drive on multiple devices.
Q:Is this a solid state drive (ssd) or a hard disk drive (hdd)?
A:It is not a solid state drive but is a 2.5" hard disk drive.
Q:is it compatible with a macbook
A:Yes it is compatible with MacBooks as that is what I use. I do reformat to exfat
Q:Backup software included? does the software let me do a backup of an specific folder only? i want to use it weekly to update my work files
A:Yes, when you install the software for passport there is a feature called the dropbox. Just take the folder or file and put it in the dropbox.
Q:Does it work well with Windows 10?
A:Works fine with Windows 8. I have zero experience for Windows 10 at this point. I see no reason it shouldn't, since it is just a USB 3.0 drive and Windows 10 supports the require GPT partition for >2TB support.
Q:does it auto backup?
A:after install it will promt you and ask what youd like to do
Q:What does TB mean?
A:TB means tera bytes. 1TB = million million bytes
Q:Can I format using fat32?
A:I have not tried to format my two using FAT32, but there should be no reason not. Are you aware that Windows 8 and Windows 10 do not format FAT32 ? You will need a separate utility to do that.
Q:can i use this to transfer files to from an old PC to a new PC? because win 10 does not work with an easy transfer cable or migrate program.
A:Yes you can. It is pretty easy too. Once you plug it into a device it should ask you if you want to back up your files. You can do that or do it manually. You can put whatever you want on it and then transfer it to the other device.
Q:This weighs 30lbs? Surprising the seller didn't list that correctly. When comparing to seagate it helps to know accurate weight.
A:Definately not 30 lbs... More like 1-2 lbs tops.
Q:Any issues using with Yosemite?
A:No problems for me. I have three of these WD2TB drives.
Q:Is the drive solid state flash?
A:No it is not
Q:How do you format for Mac?
A:Hi Maggie, sorry for the delay. Now that you reminded me, yes it needs to be formatted for Macs. But this was also pretty easy to do (and I am a software idiot). The user manual is here:http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/UM/ENG/4779-705018.pdfIt will tell you to go to their support site and enter a "ID Code" fo…
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Hi Maggie, sorry for the delay. Now that you reminded me, yes it needs to be formatted for Macs. But this was also pretty easy to do (and I am a software idiot). The user manual is here:http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/UM/ENG/4779-705018.pdfIt will tell you to go to their support site and enter a "ID Code" for the Knowledge Base (in this user manual) and this will give you a step by step to format the drive. It sounds daunting, but it really is kinda easy. I really hope this helps.
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Q:Can I use this for my laptop and xbox1
A:It is like any other USB 3 external hard drive. If your device has a USB 3 port, it will work.
Q:What's the difference between this and the older model?
A:Color
Q:Is it compatible with Windows 10?
A:Yes, it is.
Q:Is this easily reformatted so it can be used for a Mac?
A:Yes. We honky have a Mac and my husband was able to set it up pretty quickly.
Q:Which is the difference between the passport wd and the elements wd ?
A:The difference is mostly the included features and what you want to use the drive for. Visit this webpage to see a graphic showing the main differences http://store.westerndigital.com/store/wdus/en_US/compare/ThemeID.21986300/parentCategoryID.13092300/categoryID.13093000/External_Hard_Drives/Portable. If you only wan…
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The difference is mostly the included features and what you want to use the drive for. Visit this webpage to see a graphic showing the main differences http://store.westerndigital.com/store/wdus/en_US/compare/ThemeID.21986300/parentCategoryID.13092300/categoryID.13093000/External_Hard_Drives/Portable. If you only want a portable external drive then go with the Elements drives. If you want backup software, cloud services, and/or encryption then you need to go with the Passport drives.
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Q:I bought some Seagate Drives, but didn't allow drag-drop copying. Does this?
A:I haven't had any trouble yet...I don't know if the size of the files matter...I work mainly with pdf and word.
Q:Does it work with the older USB cables ie 1
A:I'm not entirely sure as it just says it's compatible with 2.0 but from my experience it will probably work with older
Q:I'm thinking about a wdbbkd0020bwt 2tb for backups on my pc running win10; what issues exist? System images? Restore Points?
A:I use windows 10 and have no issues.
Q:3.0 cable?
A:Yes, it came with a short USB 3.0 cable
Q:Is this a 2.5 inch or a 3.5 inch hard drive?
A:2.5" with 6 platters inside of 500 GB each.
Q:Would the 3 tb drive work as a ps3 external hard drive?
A:Answer this question
Q:After u back up your files can you look on the passport and look at your documents and pictures?
A:Yes it is just another drive
Q:Will this work with windows XP?
A:Yes.
Q:does this have auto backup?
A:Yes, you can set this up to backup hourly, daily, or weekly.
Q:Can this work on both a pc and a mac? i want to transfer data from my pc at work to my mac at home. thank you!
A:It will work on both. I don't know about the software it comes with, because I don't use it. But you can copy files to it on both a Mac and PC. As far as I know, it works on Windows, Ubuntu, and Mac.
Q:Could this be used with Mac and windows?
A:Yes, there is software included for both operating systems on the drive.
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