Brand New 4TB WD Passport reads 1.8TB prior to formatting

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  1. AwayGlobe546959
    AwayGlobe546959 Guest

    Brand New 4TB WD Passport reads 1.8TB prior to formatting


    Hey guys,

    I tried to find something similar in other posts but couldn't. I just bought a new 4TB passport from Costco and when I plugged it in and got ready to format it, itread as 1.8TB free. I checked the serial number and product number both are registered as 4TB.
    (Honestly part of me is worried it is 2TB with the regular space missing) Anyone ever have a problem like this? Am I doing something wrong?

    Thanks for any input.

    :)
     
    AwayGlobe546959, Mar 12, 2018
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  2. astroperson
    astroperson Guest
    WD My Passport not bring recognised when connecting....

    I am curious: have you previously used the WD Smartware utility to password protect/lock the hard drive? My WD Passport does not have a hidden partition, which leads me to believe it does not have a hidden partition when brand new until created by Smartware.
     
    astroperson, Mar 12, 2018
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  3. GlobularRelic56
    GlobularRelic56 Guest
    External HDD 3.0

    Do you have to use an "XBOX" Brand or can i use 4TB-WD? Better yet what do you all recommend?
     
    GlobularRelic56, Mar 12, 2018
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  4. Obsessive Power
    Obsessive Power Guest

    Brand New 4TB WD Passport reads 1.8TB prior to formatting

    Hi,

    I can only suggest connecting this drive to a PC and using Windows Disk Management to check the drive size.

    Plug in the drive.

    In Windows 10, right click on the Start Menu and run Disk Management - other versions of Windows will require you to search for this built in application.

    Windows Disk Management should show you the correct drive size. If it does not show a 4TB, it's either a mix up at manufacture or some type of nock off unit. If so, return the drive.
     
    Obsessive Power, Mar 12, 2018
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  5. Obsessive Power Win User

    Brand New 4TB WD Passport reads 1.8TB prior to formatting

    Hi,

    I can only suggest connecting this drive to a PC and using Windows Disk Management to check the drive size.

    Plug in the drive.

    In Windows 10, right click on the Start Menu and run Disk Management - other versions of Windows will require you to search for this built in application.

    Windows Disk Management should show you the correct drive size. If it does not show a 4TB, it's either a mix up at manufacture or some type of nock off unit. If so, return the drive.
  6. Noahgriff Win User

    External drives for the XBox One X

    e best one apparently - WD 4TB My Passport Portable
  7. VinOth_VingO - வ஠Win User

    storage

    Hi,

    I personally use this one WD 4TB My Passport Portable. Still no issues.
  8. Phoenix_Reins Win User

    External hard drive not registering

    These are a few that work with Xbox One. Hope this also helps.

    WD 4TB My Passport Portable. The best Xbox One external hard drive. ...
    Toshiba 1TB Canvio Basics. Best budget option for Xbox One. ...
    Seagate 2TB/4TB Xbox One Game Drive. The best hard drive if you value the official branding. ...
    Seagate Expansion 8TB. ...
    Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD.
  9. astroperson Win User

    WD My Passport not bring recognised when connecting....

    I am curious: have you previously used the WD Smartware utility to password protect/lock the hard drive? My WD Passport does not have a hidden partition, which leads me to believe it does not have a hidden partition when brand new until created by Smartware.
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