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Formatting question:

If i format my western digital 2TB EHD, will it reset the security settings on it? because I’ve been having trouble taking ownership on other computers in my house. :confused: btw I’m a noob when it comes it comes to this

Thanks

Hello,

Formatting the drive will delete everything on it, including the security settings.

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