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why CAN NOT OPEN THE WDSMARTWARE AT MY IMAC?

why can't open the wdsmartware at my iMac?

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Aug 3, 2021 11:02 AM

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Specifically, WD SmartWare is a Windows-only product that was discontinued back in 2018.


It has never run on Mac, and it doesn't run on Windows any more, with WD directing users to use Acronis True Image instead.


https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?FW&lang=en&family=wdsmartware


Whether or not you need any additional software is debatable. Personally I find most drive vendor's software to be severely lacking, with better options for managing your backups (if that's what you're using the drive for).

Posted on Aug 3, 2021 11:39 AM

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Aug 3, 2021 11:39 AM in response to jorgito11

Specifically, WD SmartWare is a Windows-only product that was discontinued back in 2018.


It has never run on Mac, and it doesn't run on Windows any more, with WD directing users to use Acronis True Image instead.


https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?FW&lang=en&family=wdsmartware


Whether or not you need any additional software is debatable. Personally I find most drive vendor's software to be severely lacking, with better options for managing your backups (if that's what you're using the drive for).

why CAN NOT OPEN THE WDSMARTWARE AT MY IMAC?

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