![]() 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) One can reformat the hard disk with the Erase option available in the WD Unlock Tool. Because you cant retrieve data from an encrypted drive. ![]() Unlocking WD Passport Hard Disk on Linux/ Ubuntu Operating System The reason is that there is hardware level encryption in the WD Passport.The Only solution left is that you will have to forget about what was there in the hard disk if you forgot your password and start afresh. You can unlock and use your WD My Passport drive again by deleting it, but you will lose your data.
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