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If you own a WD external drive manufactured between 2010 and 2015, you may find that the newest "WD Discovery" or "WD Drive Utilities" software does not recognize your device. WD occasionally discontinues support for older hardware in their newest software builds. Version 2.4.16 is widely regarded as the last "universally compatible" version that supports a wide range of legacy My Passport and My Book drives without forcing users to upgrade their hardware.

Once installed, you will see the main dashboard. Here’s a quick guide to getting the most out of this version. wd smartware 2.4.16 download

How long we can expect hardware to remain functional when its companion software is abandoned. Data Sovereignty: If you own a WD external drive manufactured

As of this writing, WD SmartWare 2.4.16 is available directly from WD’s global support portal under certain product pages (e.g., My Book Live or older My Passport drives). Once installed, you will see the main dashboard