Hello ashleyb77,

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If you need to browse the contents of an external hard disk drive connected to your computer, then you should be able to just double click on its icon on the desktop. If you do not see the icon on your desktop, then please make sure the external drive is powered on, connected, and that your Finder settings are configured as shown below.

My WD Passport for Mac won't show up on my desktop anymore. I can feel it whirl to start up and then it stops. I've previously run the disk utility and done repairs and got it to work but now that doesn't even get it to work. I have a white, 2006 Macbook and it is connected by the firewire port. Part 2: How to fix WD my passport Ultra not detected. You surely are aware of all the features which WD my passport Ultra attains. Now, it is time for you to go through the actual methods to resolve your issue of WD my passport Ultra not detected. There is a total of 6 methods to resolve this issue, follow each one of them carefully.

1. In the Finder, choose Finder > Preferences.

2. Click General, then select the items you want to see on the desktop.

   For example, if you select “CDs, DVDs, and iPods,” then you connect your iPod, its icon appears on your desktop.

3. Click Sidebar, then select the items you want to see in the Finder sidebar.

   Some items are listed below Shared, and others are listed below Devices.

My Passport For Mac Doesn't Show In Devices Work

Have a good one,

Alex H.

My Passport For Mac Doesn'T Show In Devices

May 22, 2015 12:17 PM