Changing your password – Western Digital WD SmartWare User Manual User Manual
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WD SMARTWARE SOFTWARE
USER MANUAL
SECURING THE DRIVE
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1.
Start the WD Drive Unlock utility by either:
Using your computer’s file management utility to open the WD Unlocker virtual
CD and double-clicking the unlock application file—either Unlock.exe or
WD Drive Unlock.exe, depending on the type and model of the external device
Clicking Start > Computer and double-clicking the WD Unlocker virtual CD icon
under Devices with Removable Storage
The unlock screen that displays depends on the type and model of the drive:
2.
Type your password in the Password box and click Unlock or Unlock Drive.
3.
At the Your drive is now unlocked prompt, click Exit to close the Drive Unlock utility
screen.
Changing Your Password
1.
On the Home screen, if you have more than one external drive connected to your
computer, select the icon for the one with the password that you want to change.
2.
Click the Settings tab and Set Up Drive to display the Drive Settings screen (see
Note:
If you see the Software Settings screen instead of the WD SmartWare
Settings tab display with the Set Up Drive button, then you must use the
WD Security software to change your password for the selected drive.