Just make sure to have good verified working bootable backups before upgrading in case something goes wrong or you decide you don't like Catalina and want to revert back to the current macOS. Once everything is working you can upgrade to Catalina. Now move all your files back to the WD drive. Now use Disk Utility to erase the WD drive as GUID partition and MacOS Extended (Journaled) if you are only using it on a Mac or as GUID partition and ExFAT if you will share it with a Windows computer. Your files are accessible and safe even when you plug your My Passport Ultra or My Passport for Mac into. Then uninstall the WD software by following the manufacturer's instructions. WD Security is hardware based and built into the drive. Then use the WD software to disable any security features on the WD drive.
To do so just move everything on the WD drive to another drive temporarily. Integrated 256-bit AES encryption keeps sensitive information safe from unauthorized.
If you are using the WD software, then you need to contact WD to see if their software is compatible as I'm sure the WD website may contain misleading information.įYI, it is much safer to just have macOS manage the WD drive. Add storage space to your Mac with this 1TB Western Digital hard drive. As long as you are using macOS to manage the drive then yes the WD drive is compatible.
