Q: What's the difference between the HFS+ for Windows by Paragon install and the G-Technology Format Wizard install? Vlc player for mac os x yosemite.
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Difference Between Mac And Pc
A: The HFS+ for Windows by Paragon install allows users to read and write to their compatible G-Technology drives across both macOS and Windows computers. By installing HFS+ for Windows by Paragon, you can easily share your drive with compatible macOS and Windows based computer users. The good thing about the HFS+ for Windows by Paragon option is that your current data on the drive will not be deleted or changed during the install since the drive is not being reformatted. Learn more about the Paragon install here: https://www.paragon-software.com/home/hfs-windows/.
The G-Technology Format Wizard install is for users who want to reformat their drives for use with Windows systems only. By installing the G-Technology Format Wizard, you will only be able to access your G-Technology drive on Windows systems.
WARNING: if you choose to install the G-Technology Format Wizard, your drive will be reformatted to NTFS resulting in data loss of any current data you have on your drive. Please back up your drive before installing the G-Technology Format Wizard.
Mac Vs Pc
- Create a partition folder for backing up the system data and choose the partition format as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) from the Format drop-down menu.
- Click the Apply button after partitioning your hard drive.
- Next, create a backup of your system data using the Time Machine Backup feature.
- Click the System Preferences icon at the Dock or click the Apple menu and select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
- In the System Preferences window, click the Time Machine icon and select the Add or Remove Backup Disk option.
- Now, choose the created partition on your WD easystore hard drive to start backing up your files.
- Click the Use Disk button and check the 'Back up Automatically' checkbox under the Time Machine icon.
- Also, check the 'Show Time Machine in the menu bar' checkbox from the Time Machine window.
- If you wish to start a backup for the next time, click the Time Machine icon at the menu bar and select the Back up Now button.
- You can also use the WD Discovery app for accessing the WD Backup software to back up your data.
