How do I setup my WD My Book?

How do I setup my WD My Book?

Getting Started with the WD MyBook Drive

  1. Plug in the power supply to the wall/powerbar and to the drive.
  2. Plug the USB cable between the computer and the drive.
  3. The drive should now turn on.
  4. Look for the new hard drive in My Computer.
  5. Double click on it and then on “WD Apps Setup”.

Where is the reset button on WD My Book?

Turn around the drive and locate the “Reset” button on the back panel of the unit. It is a recessed button inside a small hole.

How do I access my external hard drive book?

How to Use a My Book External Hard Drive

  1. Insert the My Book power adapter into the back of the hard drive, and plug the other end into a standard electrical outlet.
  2. Connect the My Book external hard drive to your PC computer using a USB cable.
  3. Open the “Start” menu and click on the “My Computer” icon.

Why won’t my WD hard drive show up?

If the drive still isn’t working, unplug it and try a different USB port. It’s possible the port in question is failing, or just being finicky with your specific drive. If it’s plugged into a USB 3.0 port, try a USB 2.0 port. If it’s plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into the PC instead.

How do I fix my hard drive not reading?

External Drive Not Showing Up or Detected? 6 Fixes to Try

  1. Make Sure Your External Drive Turns On. This is a preliminary step, but still one worth checking.
  2. Check the Drive in Disk Management.
  3. Try Another USB Port and Computer.
  4. Troubleshoot Device Driver Issues.
  5. Create a New Drive Volume.
  6. Format the External Drive.

How do I troubleshoot my WD external hard drive?

Locate and right-click on your WD drive and click Change Drive Letter and Paths…. Click Change. Then select from the drop-down menu to assign a letter and click OK. Restart your computer and check if your WD external hard drive not recognized problem has been solved.

How do I format my hard drive that doesn’t show up?

Fix 2. Format External Hard Drive to NTFS/exFAT

  1. Keep the external hard drive connected to the PC.
  2. Open Disk Management and right-click the external hard drive with the RAW or unknown file system.
  3. Select “Format” and set “NTFS” or “exFAT” for the external hard drive.
  4. Select “OK” to finish the formatting.