Can I remove all of the software supplied with the HDD so it's literally just a pure storage device?
2030881
Sure. it just a HDD with some free software from WD. No need to install this software or keep it on a HDD ;)
242855
It comes with all the software you need to do anything with the drive. That is if you get the retail box and not the oem version which is bare bones drive.
126826
Luis, Yes sir.. This is the full complete drive.. All you have to do is plug it in and your ready to go.. All Computer Parts
58973
I don't remember for sure. I think I used 'Convert e: /fs:ntfs' and it only took a few seconds, so even if it's not it's no big deal
916226
I have never removed it since day one, I just leave it in with the MBA sleeping or turned off, no difference. I do not have it set to be bootable or anything like that, its just a fast solid performing data drive for stuff I use less than weekly
2066522
There was software included, presumably a backup program. I formatted the disk and use time machine to do my backups.
1327233
yes- normal drive like any other... you can do whatever you want with it in terms of partitions, boot and just storage.
728464
It does create a complete clone. I have deleted everything on my HD and then restored the OS and data. I don't believe you can use it as a C drive but, it will format a new drive to look like your old one.
1955086
Yes. Clear off the WD software, and use Mac Time Machine, if you're using it for backup. Or partition it using any format you like and use it as a storage device.
447353
I cannot comment on the WD software disabling this if it gives you what you are talking about. But if you search your favorite site you'll find links to the HP USB Disk Storage Format tool so you can wipe out the entire drive. If I check properties in Windows, it says my drive when blank now is 465GB (500,079,493,120 bytes). I figure that is about as close to 500GB you are going to get.
1211442
Reformatting the HDD should take care of your intention. There is a program called Incinerator that will permanently delete all files and folders. It is part of Iolo System Mechanic. Google Iolo.
1889015
no. and the drive is custom built from wd with all connectors on the drive. you cannot take out the drive inside it and use as internal drive on your computer.
1809891
No software is included. You will have to install and format the drive, then using an installation method of your choice, reinstall your operating system.
1955085
It is formatted for NTFS Windows OS. Also, I have dropped it once when I was getting out of the car. The drive is totally unusable due to bad sectors after that.
2112569
I did not use the software, but your computer should mount the drive like any external hard drive. So you should be able to wipe the drive with your existing operating system's software. The cable basically makes an internal hard drive into an external hard drive.
51826
No it's a blank hard drive. You will need to format to what ever operating system u are using.
1464573
Why would you want to do that ? How about deleting old files on the drive instead ?