External HD encryption disappeared

WD 4TB portable external HD, USB connection, probably 5 years old.

4 partitions, all separately set up with password encryption.

About a month ago, all 4 partitions will mount without the passwords.

Anyone?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 11:41 AM

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leroydouglas

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Jan 18, 2022 8:50 AM in response to Babybear5000

Babybear5000 wrote:

WD 4TB portable external HD, USB connection, probably 5 years old.

4 partitions, all separately set up with password encryption.

About a month ago, all 4 partitions will mount without the passwords.

Anyone?

I guess that is better than not mounting at all...which is typical of a failing drive.

You can try a different drive and compare your results.

Encrypt and protect a storage device with a password in Disk ...

Babybear5000 Author

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Jan 18, 2022 9:17 AM in response to leroydouglas

Appreciated.

I guess I'll transfer the info on that external to another one before it fails..

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