4TB External My Book Windows 7 SP1

[vze2mp9g]

I am running Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 [32-bit] and I just purchased Western Digital USB External My Book. I decided to reformat it using diskpart. Now, I’ve been told, that Windows has a limit on HDD, which is 2TB.

Can anyone assist me so that I can format 4TB My Book so that I can use it as one drive? I would appreciate any assistance you can supply me.

Thank You.

David   :manembarrassed:

[Joe_S]

When you reformatted did you make sure you selected GPT instead of MRB? Drives larger than 2T need GPT.

Joe

[vze2mp9g]

No!

How would I do that using diskpart for a 4TB WD External My Book HDD? You’ve been a big help!

Thank You.

David:mansad:

[Joe_S]

I’ve never used DiskPart. Try using the WD format tool it should be listed in the downloads for your drive.

Joe