How to Set Up Your WD Elements for Mac

Are you looking to set up your new WD Elements external hard drive with your Mac? Look no further! In this article, we will walk you through the process of setting up and formatting your WD Elements drive.

To begin, simply click on the link 'set up wd elements for mac' to read our comprehensive guide on WD Elements Partitioning On Mac. If you're ready to get started, you can find out how to partition your Elements drive and even set it up for Time Machine backup in our article WD Elements For Time Machine.

To access your WD Elements drive, double click on the icon on your desktop. This will open a Finder window, where you'll see that your drive is lovely and empty. You can then use your WD Elements external hard drive just like your internal hard drive.

If you're a visual learner, we recommend checking out our under 3-minute video showing you how to set up your WD Elements drive on Mac.

Before we dive in, let's address some common questions:

* What are those files that come already installed on my WD Elements?

* Why doesn't my WD external Elements drive work on my Mac out of the box?

* Can I use a WD Elements external hard drive on my Mac?

To format your WD Elements drive for Mac, follow these steps:

1. Double click on your WD Elements Drive icon on your desktop.

2. Look at the top of the Disk Utility popup window and fill in your WD Elements formatting options.

If you're unsure about any part of the process, be sure to check out our YouTube video on How To Format WD Elements On Mac for a visual guide.

By following these simple steps, you'll be up and running with your WD Elements external hard drive in no time. Happy formatting!

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