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Format my WD My Passport drive

I have been using my WD Passport drive on my Windows PC. I am changing to a new computer. How do I format my drive so I can now use it to back up from my Mac:

Hi @EllenCleary,

Pleas refer to article: Steps to Format a Drive for Use with Windows or macOS

Also, Have you opened a Support Case? If not opened, for more information, please contact the WD Technical Support team for the best assistance and troubleshooting:

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