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For advanced users, the macOS command-line interface provides granular control over drive formatting, partitioning, and mounting without needing external apps.
Runs three types of health checks (Status Check, Quick Drive Test, and Complete Drive Test) to detect bad sectors and potential hardware failures.
Use the dropdown menu to select your preferred inactivity interval (e.g., 10, 15, 30, or 90 minutes). Formatting or Erasing Your Drive
Click . Warning: This permanently deletes all data on the device. Troubleshooting Common Mac Issues Issue 1: "Drive Not Detected" in WD Drive Utilities
Read and accept the Western Digital End User License Agreement (EULA).
Click the button. The browser will download a compressed installer file, typically named WD_Drive_Utilities_Mac_Installer_[version].zip or a .dmg disk image. Step 3: Extract and Run the Installer Go to your Mac's Downloads folder.
Select the volume format. Choose or APFS for Mac-only use. Choose exFAT if you share the drive with Windows PCs. Give your drive a new name.
