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MANAGING AND CUSTOMIZING THE DRIVE – 22
b. Read the explanation of the loss of data if you erase your drive. If you want to
save any of the data that is on the drive, back it up to another device before
continuing with the drive erase.
c. Click the I understand... check box to signify that you accept the risk and
activate the Erase Drive button.
d. Click Erase Drive.
Go to http://support.wd.com and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 7 for information
about downloading and restoring the WD software and disk image on your drive.
Registering the Drive
The WD Drive Utilities software uses your computer’s Internet connection to register
your drive. Registering the drive provides free technical support during the warranty
period and keeps you up-to-date on the latest WD products.
1. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet.
2. Open the WD Drive Utilities software by clicking either:
 The WD Drive Utilities desktop shortcut icon
 Start > All Programs > Western Digital > WD Apps > WD Drive Utilities
See Figure 5 on page 9.
3. If you have more than one supported device connected to your computer, select the
one that you want to register.
4. Click About > Register to display the Register Your Device screen:
5. On the Register Your Device screen:
a. Type your first name in the First name box.
b. Type your last name in the Last name box.
c. Type your email address in the Email box.
d. Select your language in the Preferred Language box.