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    This document provides instructions for reformatting an OWC storage solution that was preformatted for Mac OS to make it readable by Windows. It explains that the drive needs to be repartitioned and reformatted using NTFS. The steps include removing the GUID partition, cleaning the disk, creating a new primary partition, and formatting it using the NTFS file system. It also provides a link to instructions for other Windows operating systems and recommends using MacDrive software to easily share files between Macs and PCs.

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    This document provides instructions for reformatting an OWC storage solution that was preformatted for Mac OS to make it readable by Windows. It explains that the drive needs to be repartitioned and reformatted using NTFS. The steps include removing the GUID partition, cleaning the disk, creating a new primary partition, and formatting it using the NTFS file system. It also provides a link to instructions for other Windows operating systems and recommends using MacDrive software to easily share files between Macs and PCs.

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    This document provides instructions for reformatting an OWC storage solution that was preformatted for Mac OS to make it readable by Windows. It explains that the drive needs to be repartitioned and reformatted using NTFS. The steps include removing the GUID partition, cleaning the disk, creating a new primary partition, and formatting it using the NTFS file system. It also provides a link to instructions for other Windows operating systems and recommends using MacDrive software to easily share files between Macs and PCs.

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    Windows Formatting Instructions

    For all OWC Mercury Storage Solutions

    Your OWC Storage Solution comes preformatted using the Mac OS


    HFS+ file system on a GUID drive partition. Unfortunately, this is
    not readable by Windows without special software.
    If you wish to use your storage solution on a computer running
    Windows, you will need to repartition and reformat it using the
    steps outlined in this manual.

    Removing the GUID Partitioning Scheme


    Only for XP, 2000, ME and earlier. (XP 64-BIT, Vista & Windows 7 can continue to the next section)

    1. Go to the DOS command line by selecting Run from the Start Menu.

    2. Type in cmd in textbox, and hit theOK button.

    3. Type diskpart and hit enter.

    4. Type list disk and hit enter.


    5. Type select disk x replacing x with the number of the disk you want to reformat.

    (Typically, you will see an asterisk (*) under GPT for the disk requiring formatting.)
    6. Type clean and hit enter.

    7. Type exit and hit enter.

    WARNING: The clean command will destroy ALL data on the disk you run it on!!!
    Be sure there is nothing you need to keep on your drive before running any of these commands.

    8. Close the command prompt window.


    You may now proceed with formatting the drive.

    Formatting the Drive

    For Microsoft Windows 2000 and later. Instructions for other operating systems can be found at

    http://www.macsales.com/format.

    1. With the drive connected to the computer and powered on,


    right click on the My Computer icon and select Manage from
    the menu. The Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard window
    should appear.
    If the Wizard does not appear, expand the Storage menu by
    clicking on the plus (+) sign. Then, right click next to the disk
    number that you have just connected and click Initialize to
    bring up the Wizard.
    2. In the next screen, there should be only one drive listed. That will be the drive that
    you connected via eSATA, FireWire or USB. Make sure the box next to the drive name is
    checked and click Next.

    3. The Wizard will perform its tasks, and you will get the following screen. You may click
    Finish.

    4. Your drive will appear similar to how Disk 1 does below. Notice that the space on the
    right reads as Unallocated. Right click in this space and choose New Partition.

    5. The New Partition Wizard will launch. Click Next to continue.

    6. Specify your partition type as Primary, and


    click Next.

    7. The wizard will already display the full


    partition size for your drive. It is strongly
    recommended that you do not change the
    default value. Click Next

    8. If you like, you can specify the drive letter


    designation for your new drive. Otherwise,
    one will automatically be assigned. Click
    Next.
    9. Before you can use the drive, it must be formatted. On most systems running Windows
    2000 or later, it is advisable to specify the file system as NTFS. Leave the Allocation unit
    size as Default, and feel free to give the drive whatever name you prefer.

    Be sure to check the box for Quick Format. If you do not, it will likely take several hours
    for your drive to format. Click Next.
    10. At the end of the Wizard, you will see a summary of the information you have specified
    throughout the steps. Click Finish.

    11. Once you have finished with the formatting wizard, you will see that your new drive
    (represented as Disk E in this case) will display a message of Formatting. This should
    only take a couple of minutes if you chose the Quick Format option.

    12. After a moment or two, the drives status will change from Formatting to Healthy.

    13. At this point, you may close the Computer Management window. Your drive is ready to
    use and can be found under My Computer.

    Using your new Storage Solution on both Macs and PCs?


    MacDrive takes the guesswork out of sharing
    files. Whether you are transferring files between
    home and the office, a class room lab and your
    dorm room or even on the same computer,
    MacDrive makes it painless.
    In fact, youll hardly know MacDrive is working. Once installed MacDrive will automatically
    give you access to any Mac disk you pop into
    your computer. MacDrive even puts an apple
    icon on the Mac disk, just to keep things clear.
    You can access files on the Mac disk just like you
    would with a Windows formatted disk. Open
    files from the disk or from within a program.
    Mac files automatically get the right icons and
    file name extensions under both Windows and
    Mac OS. Works great with software from Microsoft, Adobe, Quark, FileMaker, Avid, Digidesign,
    Corel, NewTek and more.
    You can find MacDrive 7 at:
    http://eshop.macsales.com/search/macdrive

    2009 Other World Computing. All Rights Reserved.


    Other World Computings Limited Warranty is not transferable and is subject to limitations.

    OWCMANPCFORMAT
    Rev2.0 6/09 - MCS

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