The best way to regain missing files is to use the backup of your WD drive. You can troubleshoot by connecting the drive to a compatible operating system, employing Terminal to unhide any hidden files, or using First Aid of Disk Utility to repair the WD. How to fix WD My Passport for Mac not showing up in Finder/Disk Utility? In case the above troubleshooting method does not help, then try out the next fix to recover the missing files from WD My Passport. However, if it still does not show the missing files from your WD My Passport drive, then try the next fix.
Disk Utility will verify and repair minor disk issues.
Try the following troubleshooting methods. A startup disk will often include the manufacturer's serial number in the title e. This disk should not be the same as your startup disk. Click to select the disk that you would like to use for your backup. Note: This will erase all data on your backup disk!!! The remaining steps vary considerably depending on the operating system you are running. Watch a video of this tutorial on YouTube.