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2. If you have more than one supported drive connected to your computer, select the
one with the password that you want to change.
3. Type your current password in the Password box.
4. Select the Change Password option.
5. Type your new password in the Choose a password box, using up to 25 characters.
6. Retype your new password in the Verify password box.
7. Type a hint to help remember your new password in the Password hint box.
8. Select or clear the Enable auto unlock for user: check box to signify whether you
want the WD Security software to remember your new password for the selected
drive on this computer.
9. Click Update Security Settings.
10. Click OK to close the Security has been enabled message.
CAUTION! After creating a password, the drive remains unlocked for as long as you
continue your current work session. Then the WD Security software:
Locks the drive when you shut down your computer, disconnect your drive, or your
computer goes into the sleep mode
Requires you to type your password to unlock the drive when you restart your
computer or reconnect your drive, UNLESS you selected the Enable auto unlock
for user: check box when you created your password
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