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Name: WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Brand: WD
SKU: 6380848
Price: 144.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (2816 reviews)

WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Model:: WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN; |
SKU:: 6380848

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QuestionIs this compatible with a DISH network dvr as extra storage for recordings.
Asked 3 years ago by Spiro.
- Answer Hi Spiro, Please be informed that the WD My Passport drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers. Please check with your vendor support whether the drive will fit and support the host device. To know more about the drive, refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705155.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 3 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionCan I install windows 11 on it?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes you can install anything you like
  Answered 3 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionDoes this have a SD card slot? I'd like to backup my card directly.
Asked 3 years ago by Dimac.
- Answer No
  Answered 3 years ago by NetkoGTS
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QuestionOnce you've downloaded from your laptop to the external hard drive, is it ALWAYS there? Or do you need to do it again?
Asked 3 years ago by LEANNA.
- Answer Hello LEANNA, Please be informed that once you copy or download the data to the external drive then the data will present on the drive. However western digital recommend to keep a second copy of the data which on the drive. To know more about the drive refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705155.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 3 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionCan I connect this External Hard Drive to a desktop PC and then to a laptop, and then back again, and both computers can see all the files copied onto it from either computer?
Asked 3 years ago by YanaUrmaq.
- Answer yes it can
  Answered 3 years ago by clearysdrinker
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QuestionIs this External drive compatible with my 2017 MacBook Pro using OS 10.12.6?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes. My MacBook Pro is older than yours and this drive really boosts it’s performance.
  Answered 3 years ago by Notatechie
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QuestionWill it work with windows 11 as well ?
Asked 3 years ago by Nick.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 3 years ago by Samsung4doorrefrigerator
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QuestionDoes this HD come with a USB 3.0 to lightning cable?
Asked 3 years ago by DaveW4U.
- Answer No, just a USB 3.0 to USB 3.0 cable
  Answered 3 years ago by Jenny
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QuestionIs external drive USB-C
Asked 3 years ago by Pookie.
- Answer No. It is USB 3.0
  Answered 3 years ago by J5create
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QuestionWill it work with PS4 and/or PS5??
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes and yes
  Answered 3 years ago by ahmaweed
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QuestionWill this work with the Xbox series x?
Asked 3 years ago by Matmiller.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 3 years ago by Case
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Questionwhen I connected the hard drive to my MAC it doesn't show
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Open the Disk Utility app on your Mac and re-format it to a Mac standard format.
  Answered 3 years ago by Steve
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QuestionI didn't receive a quick start guide and I can't register it without the correct numbers
Asked 3 years ago by GHollingsworth.
- Answer There is a file on the drive with all the info.
  Answered 3 years ago by NetkoGTS
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QuestionOnce formatted appropriately for use with a Mac, will it work with Time Machine for automated backups? Also, any info regarding how to back up both my Mac's internal HD as well as an external 2G HD using Time Machine is appreciated.
Asked 3 years ago by GhofraniGraphics.
- Answer Here is how you back up external drives. https://www.macworld.com/article/229391/how-to-make-sure-time-machine-backs-up-external-drives.html
  Answered 3 years ago by Steve
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QuestionIs this intended to be used as a backup disk or as an external hard drive?
Asked 4 years ago by Brooklynroads.
- Answer It can be used as either. I currently am using it as an external hard drive, but my Mac gave me the option to use as a backup disc once I installed it.
  Answered 3 years ago by Kelsey
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QuestionCompatible with Ps5?
Asked 4 years ago by Rickmcc5.
- Answer Yes, it works well on my ps5
  Answered 2 years ago by DOOK29
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QuestionWould it work for playstation 5
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes , it works well
  Answered 2 years ago by DOOK29
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QuestionMy WD 5T Passport has stopped connecting with my Lenovo desktop, but it still works with my HP laptop. I have tried using all the USB ports, but the Passport does not come to life on the lenovo. Any suggestions?
Asked 4 years ago by ChuckofIndy.
- Answer Contact WD support, they can direct you to download their dashboard which can help determine the health of the drive. If still in the warranty period, WD will replace it. Make sure to backup the contents of the drive just in cast it needs to be formatted
  Answered 4 years ago by MezzoAnna
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Questionwill this hdd work as a backup for both my desktop and a laptop at the same time?
Asked 4 years ago by lowstang.
- Answer Hi lowstang, Please be informed that the WD My Passport drive is a plug 'n' play devices tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. Moreover, the drive will work with either your laptop or desktop at a time. To know more about the drive, refer link- http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705155.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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Questionwill this work for linux mint
Asked 4 years ago by billy.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 3 years ago by LaneMe
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WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Q: QuestionIs this compatible with a DISH network dvr as extra storage for recordings.

Q: QuestionCan I install windows 11 on it?

Q: QuestionDoes this have a SD card slot? I'd like to backup my card directly.

Q: QuestionOnce you've downloaded from your laptop to the external hard drive, is it ALWAYS there? Or do you need to do it again?

Q: QuestionCan I connect this External Hard Drive to a desktop PC and then to a laptop, and then back again, and both computers can see all the files copied onto it from either computer?

Q: QuestionIs this External drive compatible with my 2017 MacBook Pro using OS 10.12.6?

Q: QuestionWill it work with windows 11 as well ?

Q: QuestionDoes this HD come with a USB 3.0 to lightning cable?

Q: QuestionIs external drive USB-C

Q: QuestionWill it work with PS4 and/or PS5??

Q: QuestionWill this work with the Xbox series x?

Q: Questionwhen I connected the hard drive to my MAC it doesn't show

Q: QuestionI didn't receive a quick start guide and I can't register it without the correct numbers

Q: QuestionOnce formatted appropriately for use with a Mac, will it work with Time Machine for automated backups? Also, any info regarding how to back up both my Mac's internal HD as well as an external 2G HD using Time Machine is appreciated.

Q: QuestionIs this intended to be used as a backup disk or as an external hard drive?

Q: QuestionCompatible with Ps5?

Q: QuestionWould it work for playstation 5

Q: QuestionMy WD 5T Passport has stopped connecting with my Lenovo desktop, but it still works with my HP laptop. I have tried using all the USB ports, but the Passport does not come to life on the lenovo. Any suggestions?

Q: Questionwill this hdd work as a backup for both my desktop and a laptop at the same time?

Q: Questionwill this work for linux mint

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QuestionCan I connect this External Hard Drive to a desktop PC and then to a laptop, and then back again, and both computers can see all the files copied onto it from either computer?

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QuestionMy WD 5T Passport has stopped connecting with my Lenovo desktop, but it still works with my HP laptop. I have tried using all the USB ports, but the Passport does not come to life on the lenovo. Any suggestions?

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