I get the error message of access denied. 'It seems that I can no longer access my files on WD My Passport external hard drive. My Passport portable storage is ready right out of the box including all necessary cables. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system onto your My Passport drive. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup™ software that can be set to run automatically to your schedule.Whether they are documents, photos or music on the drive. A file system is how the My Passport external drive stores your all your files. WD My Passport is sold with a file system called NTFS (New Technology File System).Perfectly paired with WD Backup™ software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life.You can start a data risk-free troubleshooting on access denied My Passport hard drive by using EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. This page outlines a complete guide for you to fix WD My Passport access denied error and answers the most frequently asked questions on why unable to set new owner on My Passport, or how you take ownership of folders on an external hard drive, etc. Step 2 As you hit the 'Scan' button, the software will start looking for the deleted and lost files. In the main interface, specify the location from where you wish to perform data recovery. Launch the program and connect the WD Passport hard drive with it.
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Step 1 Download and install the software on your system. After the Create a System Image is complete, I am then able to use the Windows Explorer to see the files/folders that the Create a System Image copied to it.
I ok the backup and the software puts the system image (?) on the WD Passport Ultra.
The Backup software shows the WD Passport Ultra drive under the hard drive selection.