your drive wont be empty it just shows that because its write protected. this is a common problem with a 2.5 1tb smartwave drive that WD released. i have the same problem. still no fix.
only way to unlock is via VCD/Smartwave and if the VCD link to drive unlock via smartwave is removed you cant unlock even if you know the password. use 3rd party software or use different os or par soft. its stupid. i have tried every recovery software know to man
