If you are using this specific version for a legacy device that isn't recognized by the newest software, ensure you are downloading it from a reputable source, as .zip files of system utilities are common targets for malware.
You can set up password protection and manage AES 256-bit hardware encryption on supported drives to prevent unauthorized access.
Older My Passport drives emulated a CD-ROM drive every time they were plugged in. This vCD contained the WD SmartWare software. For users wanting to use the drive purely for storage, WD Discovery v1.80 offers a checkbox to permanently disable this virtual CD feature—a function removed in later releases.
Best for: Forums or community groups where users still maintain older hardware.
Wd-discovery-v1.80.zip
If you are using this specific version for a legacy device that isn't recognized by the newest software, ensure you are downloading it from a reputable source, as .zip files of system utilities are common targets for malware.
You can set up password protection and manage AES 256-bit hardware encryption on supported drives to prevent unauthorized access. wd-discovery-v1.80.zip
Older My Passport drives emulated a CD-ROM drive every time they were plugged in. This vCD contained the WD SmartWare software. For users wanting to use the drive purely for storage, WD Discovery v1.80 offers a checkbox to permanently disable this virtual CD feature—a function removed in later releases. If you are using this specific version for
Best for: Forums or community groups where users still maintain older hardware. wd-discovery-v1.80.zip