![]() ![]() ![]() In formatting the partitions, I am given these options. The WINFAT32 partition can be seen by any PC I plug it into, but not the others. The WD is partitioned into three: TMachine (200Gb HFS+ for Time Machine backups) ExtraSpace (approx 200Gb HFS+ for additional video storage) WINFAT32 (60 GB for use with Windows XP via Boot Camp). My iMac has a WD MyBook Studio with a 500Gb drive. Use the other partition for sharing copies of your photo/video/music it remains unaffected by Time Machine. I recommend that the Time Machine partition remain untouched except by Time Machine itself. ![]() Time Machine is designed as a backup solution for a particular Mac, not a file sharing solution between computers. This leaves the FAT32 partition for storing other offline files (photos, etc.), and the partition can be recognized by others' Windows PCs for file transferring. In Time Machine Preferences, indicate the HFS+ partition as the one to be used for Time Machine.Ĥ. Using Disk Utility, re-partition the WD drive into two partitions: one at least slightly larger than your Macbook's hard drive, formatted as HFS+ the other formatted as FAT32.ģ. Ignore/do not install the WD Passport software.Ģ. In order to get the best of both worlds, I'd do the following:ġ. I'd use Time Machine over the WD software anyday. ![]()
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