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Guide to Setting Up and Fixing a WD Elements External Hard Drive 

Fix 5: Run Error Checking (No Data Loss)

• Windows: Right-click the drive in File Explorer → Properties → Tools → Check → Scan and repair.
• Mac: Open Disk Utility → Select drive → First Aid → Run.

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Format the Drive: If you need to wipe everything, use the utility’s format function. Choose NTFS for Windows-only, exFAT for cross-OS compatibility (Windows/Mac/Linux), or HFS+ for Mac only. Guide to Setting Up and Fixing a WD

1. Right-click the "Not Initialized" text.
2. Select Initialize Disk.
3. Choose GPT (GUID Partition Table) for drives larger than 2TB, or MBR for smaller drives.
4. After initialization, right-click the "Unallocated" space > New Simple Volume.
5. Follow the wizard (assign letter, format as NTFS/exFAT).