
Then scroll down to download 1.42 - sg3-utils_1.42-0.1_b (for 32 bit system) or sg3-utils_1.42-0.1_b (for 64 bit system) and install it by just opening it. The WD Drive Unlock utility is on a virtual CD (VCD) drive that appears on the desktop display. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system onto your My Passport SSD drive. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Install 'sg3_utils' package for your distro depends on the distro you use ! Whenever a password-protected drive is connected to a computer that does not have the WD Security software installed, its possible to use the WD Drive Unlock utility to unlock the drive there. Back Up Automatically The My Passport SSD drive comes equipped with WD Backup software to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don’t get lost. Its done twice since you will get an error after running once)Ħ.

(Note: Enter your Password instead of THEPASSWORD.

Unzip the files downloaded in the Download folder Back Up Automatically The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don’t get lost.

(This will provide your WD Passport drive name)Įxample : In my case its "sdb" (See the line Attached SCSI disk above the WD My Passport) your My Passport drive fits perfectly into the busy life of anyone with an on-the-go digital life. Unlocking WD Passport Hard Disk on Linux/ Ubuntu Operating System
