Hi! Since yesterday it can’t be recognized in windows 7. For several times it said “uknown device”, but afterwards it just can’t see it. I tried everything I could: changes USB cables, ports and PC to connect it with. It seems like piece of case electronics failed. I opened the case and connect…

WD Essential 1TB drive stopped working

Joe_S July 14, 2012, 12:45am 6

Only drives that come with Smartware are hardware encrypted. Elements is a simple plug and play drive.

Joe