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File transfer from MacBook Pro into external hard drive

I can't copy files from the MacBook into an external hard drive.

In the 'Get Info' section, it says read-only. However, the hard drive have just been recently bought.

I had the same problem with our previous hard drive. Although the previous hard drive was 'read-only' I was able to copy and paste files in our old HP laptop.

What can I do in order to copy and paste files from the MacBook into the hard drive?

Hard drive = Toshiba

Capacity = 1TB

MacBook Pro, OS X Server, OS X 10.8.5

Posted on Oct 17, 2013 7:12 AM

64 replies

Mar 20, 2017 12:03 PM in response to Matt Clifton

I want to use my external hard disk on Mac Air & on Windows PC as well.

Please help me?

What I should do?

Apr 1, 2017 8:56 PM in response to Matt Clifton

I had the same problem but when I press erase it DID erase all my pictures of all my life!!!!! How can I go back???? is there any way I can get those picture back? Please help!!!!

Aug 27, 2017 3:34 AM in response to Matt Clifton

Hello sir

I did the same mistake, I formatted the drive to mac extended version and now I'm unable to read my drive at all in my imac. Please help.

naveencu

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4 points

Sep 25, 2017 1:46 AM in response to jonathegirl

Hi,

please help, after do that, all my data in the hard disc is not showing, how to get back my data....

it got erased i think....pls can somebody guide , how to restore my all data

File transfer from MacBook Pro into external hard drive