Mac OS X is able to support HFS+, FAT32 and exFAT drives and Windows can support NTFS, FAT32 and exFAT.

Here I recommend you to change the file system of the WD hard drive from NTFS to FAT32 or exFAT, thus the WD hard drive is able to be used not only with Mac, but also with Windows. And if there is a large file beyond 4GB in file size, exFAT file system will be the better choice as FAT32 is with file size limit. Two ways for reformatting WD hard drive for Mac and PCĪfter realizing that you can reformat WD hard drive to FAT32 or exFAT to make it compatible with Mac OS X and still can be used under Windows, it is time to check out how to reformat WD hard drive for Mac and PC in Windows successfully. #How to reformat hard drive with xp how to Here are two ways offered and you can choose based on your own situation. Warning: Format will erase all data on the partition of WD hard drive therefore you need to back up your important data at first. The first tool that occurs to your mind to format WD hard drive might be File Explorer. However, in File Explorer, if you right-click partition on the WD hard drive and choose “Format”, you’ll find that there is no exFAT option. At this time, you can format WD hard drive to exFAT via Diskpart. Press “ Windows + R” simultaneously, input “diskpart” in the pop-up box, and hit “Enter” to run Diskpart utility as administrator.Ģ. ▪ select partition m, where “m” is the WD hard drive partition number ▪ select disk n, where “n” is the number of the WD hard drive In Diskpart window, input the following commands and every command shall come with pressing Enter key. #How to reformat hard drive with xp portable.

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