“Format to XFAT so a MAC can save to this EXHD? How Can this model be re-formatted to XFAT to enable it to save files from multiple MAC laptops? One of the "reviewsers" wrote that is what they had to do to use at different schools with different IT restrictions. Plus the reviewer did not want to down "useless software" and bloat their Mac laptop.”
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This is done via OSX. Goto utilities>disk utility Select the external drive and reformat with whatever setting you desire... When it's finished it should mount with no issues.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.There are a plethora of tools out there. I would personally try using 'testdisk'. The tool is available on Hiren's bootable enviroment. http://www.hiren.info/
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.When you first run the setup software it asks if you want to use the drive only with MAC computers. If you answer yes it reformats the drive automatically.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.U can format this in both file formats, with a partition. That's how I use this drive.... One partition for windows, one for mac. I also purchased the "windows drive" even though I was using it mainly for Mac... The Mac drive is $10 more for nothing. Once you plug in and format, the drive will work for either OS. Seagate trying to snag a few extra bucks by putting the Mac/Apple name on the front of the box, but anyone who knows the minimal about HDDs knows once it's formatted it is what it is! So go for it!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Go to your applications folder and select your utility folder then go to your disk utility then select your seagate drive there you will find the format options
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Macs should be able to use Disk Utility (found in Applications/Utilities) to reformat the drive as XFAT. This ability was introduced with MacOS 10.6, so any Mac laptop using 10.6 or later also should be able to write to the drive.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.try ACRONIS its a free software download available thru WD's website as well as other free formatting software that they have. i have 3 different progs that they let out for free.
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