Lost password

Johan62 · April 18, 2019, 6:12pm

Hi, I have a WD Elements 4TB external HD. I have forgotten my password, any ideas for resetting it? or if it is indeed possible

jebusx · April 19, 2019, 5:26pm

The only way to reset is to format it. You will loose all your data. Use WD Utilities for reformat the drive.

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