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    External HDD software help

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Josniff1, Jan 31, 2009.

  1. Josniff1

    Josniff1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My Passport external usb HDD came with a bunch of software installed like "WD Sync". Can i just erase it all and use it like a usb thumb drive (drag and drop files into it) or will that ruin it somehow?
     
    Josniff1, Jan 31, 2009
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    yes you can,
    you can format your external hard drive. You will loose the WD software, but it will work like any other external hard drive or USB memory card.

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    K-TRON, Jan 31, 2009
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