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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
▪ Using the WD Drive Unlock utility
3. To erase your drive:
a. If you are using the WD Security or WD Drive Utilities software and 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.
Erasing your drive also removes your password. If you still want to use a
Note:
password to protect your drive, you will need to re-create it after restoring the
WD software. (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
3. If you have more than one supported drive connected to your computer, select
the one that you want to register.
4. Click the Register device button.
5. On the Product Registration screen:
a. Type your first name in the First Name box.
b. Type your last name in the Last Name box.
c. Type your email address in the Email box.
d. Select your location in the Select a country box.
e. Select or clear the
whether you want to receive notifications about software updates, product
enhancements, and price discount opportunities.
f.
Click
Register device
Restoring the WD Software
In addition to deleting all of the data on your drive, erasing or reformatting the
drive also removes the WD software and all of the support files, utilities and online
help.
™
My Passport
User Manual
and see Knowledge Base answer ID 7 for
Password Protecting the
>
to display the WD Discovery screen.
WD Discovery
Subscribe to all emails from WD
.
Managing and Customizing the Drive
Drive.)
check box to specify
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