

Open the “WD Drive Utilities” disk image. Double-click the “WD_Utilities_Installer_for_Mac_2_1_1_100.dmg” to create the “WD Drive Utilities” disk image on your desktop.ģ. Double-click the downloaded zip file to create the “WD_Utilities_Installer_for_Mac_2_1_1_100.dmg” on your desktop.ģ. Download WD_Utilities_Standalone_Installer_Mac_2_1_1_100.zip file from MacUpdate.Ģ. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.Assuming you have an older version of the “WD Drive Utilities” application installed, here is how I installed the newer WD Drive Utilities (v2.1.1.100) application:ġ. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Otherwise, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the release that can improve your HDD.


That being said, make sure this Toolbox version has a new firmware version available for your solid state drive and, if so, hit the download button, and install the software. Once the installation is complete, run the Toolbox and follow the instructions for updating the HDD. When it comes to installing this software, the steps are very easy because all you have to do is get the downloadable package (extract it if necessary) and run the available setup. Once you have updated your drive, reboot to make sure that all modifications take effect. However, before you consider downloading this version, carefully read the release notes for changes that can apply to your HDD. It also displays various pieces of information regarding the connected storage devices and searches for a new suitable firmware version. The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) firmware updater is an update utility that properly recognizes the HDD unit(s) installed on your system. Fixes an issue on some systems where the drive would not mount after a cold boot. Reduced standby power consumption on desktop products. Fixes an issue where the drive is not mounted after the computer exits sleep mode for some users. Fixed issue of drive dropping off of the list after system wakes up from standby mode
