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How to uninstall WD SmartWare Version 2.2.x and earlier from Windows and Mac OSX

Answer ID 5373   |    Last Updated 09/21/2016
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IMPORTANT Important: This article is about removing the WD SmartWare 1.6.X software (This allows the user to backup their data, controls the drive lock function, and the drive label function) from the PC or Mac. It does not assist with hiding or removing the VCD.
For assistance with doing this see Answer ID 3835: How to disable (hide) the Virtual CD (VCD) for Windows or Mac OSX on a My Book or My Passport drive

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Mac OSX 10.5.x (Leopard), 10.6.x (Snow Leopard), 10.7.x (Lion), 10.8.x (Mountain Lion), 10.9.x (Mavericks), and 10.10.x (Yosemite) Click Here for Instructions
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