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This article explains how to install the Paragon NTFS Driver for Mac.*END
The Paragon NTFS Driver for Mac allows macOS computers to Read, Write and Access WD NTFS formatted USB drives without reformatting the drive with exFAT.
- macOS computers mount NTFS formatted USB drives as 'Read Only'
- 'Read Only' mounted drives cannot be written to with macOS computers
- NTFS drives are normally reformatted with exFAT to be used on macOS and Windows. please refer to Answer ID 20821: How to format a WD hard drive to exFAT or FAT32 file system
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Supported Features | Click here for Instructions |
Installation Procedure | Click here for Instructions |
Supported Features
- Full read/write access to NTFS drives
- Supported operating systems
- macOS Mojave
- macOS High Sierra
- macOS Sierra
- Mac OS X El Capitan
- Mac OS X Yosemite
- Language support
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Swedish, Czech, Finnish, Hungarian languages.
- Supported NTFS features
- All NTFS versions are supported (from Windows NT 3.1 to Windows 10)
- Compressed files and folders
- Sparse files
- Files and folders with security permissions
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Important: Western Digital does not provide installation, configuration, troubleshooting or technical support for 3rd party partner or vendor products. Pleasecontact Paragaon Software Support for any and all issues related to the 'Paragon NTFS driver for Mac' Paragon Support Services https://www.paragon-software.com/support Paragon Customer Portal https://my.paragon-software.com/#/login |
Installation Procedure
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- Obtain the Paragon NTFS Driver for Mac from one of the locations listed below
- Splash screen displays
- Click Open
- Click the Software License Agreement box
- Click Next
- The macOS admin user login displays
- Enter the macOS admin password
- The installation progress displays
- When the installation is complete, the What's next
OPTION #1 support.wdc.com Download
Click Here to download My Passport Wireless SSD Paragon NTFS Driver for Mac
OR
Click Here to download My Passport Wireless Pro Paragon NTFS Driver for Mac
OR
Click Here to download My Passport Wireless Pro Paragon NTFS Driver for Mac
Unzip and install the package
OPTION #2 macOS Finder
Power Off the My Passport Wireless Pro or SSD device
Connect the device to the USB port of a macOS computer
Browse to the ExtrasParagon NTFS driver for Mac directory of the mounted USB drive
Double Click and install the package
Please click to view the Use of Third-Party Software or Websites disclaimer
Important: Western Digital does not provide installation, configuration, troubleshooting or technical support for 3rd party partner or vendor products. Pleasecontact Paragaon Software Support for any and all issues related to the 'Paragon NTFS driver for Mac' Paragon Support Services https://www.paragon-software.com/support Paragon Customer Portal https://my.paragon-software.com/#/login |
Applied Products:
My Passport Wireless SSD | My Passport Wireless Pro |