Then scroll down to download 1.42 - sg3-utils_1.42-0.1_b (for 32 bit system) or sg3-utils_1.42-0.1_b (for 64 bit system) and install it by just opening it. Install 'sg3_utils' package for your distro depends on the distro you use !
Its done twice since you will get an error after running once)Ħ. (Note: Enter your Password instead of THEPASSWORD. Unzip the files downloaded in the Download folder (This will provide your WD Passport drive name)Įxample : In my case its 'sdb' (See the line Attached SCSI disk above the WD My Passport) Unlocking WD Passport Hard Disk on Linux/ Ubuntu Operating System To do this: right click on WD unlocker and assign a new letter, restart computer and unlock My Passport and go to disk management and right click on My Passport and you should now have the option to add or change letter to My Passport.
