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a. Typing an invalid password in the Password box.
b. Clicking Unlock Drive.
2. Entering the fifth invalid password displays a too many password attempts
dialog, depending on the application you used to open the Unlock Drive dialog:
▪ Using the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software:
3. To erase your drive:
a. If you want to change the volume name, type over the name in the Volume
Name box.
b. Read the explanation about erasing all of the data on the drive and select
the I understand check box to indicate that you accept the risk and activate
the Erase Drive button.
c. Click Erase Drive.
Go to
http:/ /support.wdc.com
information about downloading and restoring the WD software on your
drive.
Note:
Erasing your drive also removes your password. If you still want to use a
password to protect your drive, you will need to re-create it after restoring the
WD software and disk image. (See
Registering the Drive
WD Discovery software uses your computer's Internet connection to register your drive.
Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty period and keeps
you up-to-date on the latest WD products.
1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Click
>
Start
All Programs
My Book
User Manual
and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 7 for
Password Protecting the
>
to display the WD Discovery screen.
WD Discovery
Managing and Customizing the Drive
Drive.)
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