Windows 10: WD Passport Not Workng With Windows 10 In S Mode

So I just got a WD My Passport 1TB external hard drive, and when I plug it in and try to run the backup, I keep getting an error message saying that this laptop only runs verified apps from the Microsoft App Store. It keeps saying this:


"For security and performance, this mode of Windows only run verified apps from the Store.

This helps protect your PC and keep it running smoothly.

D:\WD Apps for Windows\WD Backup.exe

Still want to run this unverified app?"


But then It doesn't give me the option to still run the app...Can I just not use an external hard drive unless I take the laptop out of S Mode. It's such BS...there are so many things I can't do with this thing in S mode...but then it I switch it out, there is no way to go back in. I don't understand why Microsoft wouldn't allow the switch both ways.


Are there certain drives that have to be bought to work with S Mode?

:)

 

A driver for WD passport compatible with windows 10

Hi Donna,



Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.



Let’s try installing the WD passport driver in compatibility mode and check if this helps. I suggest you to install the drivers supplied by the manufacturer any disc or USB which came along with the WD passport drive.

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  Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.
  
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  Select Compatibility tab.
  
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  Check Run this program in Compatibility mode.
  
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  Let the driver install and then check the functionality.
  

You can also visit the below link and try updating the driver and check.

http://www.wdc.com/en/



If the issue still persist, I recommend you to contact WD passport team for further assistance.

WD Support



Hope this helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.

 

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Can't access files restored from wd passport

I have looked at the numerous inquiries on this subject. Most are old and the suggestions do not coincide with the menu selections. So, I will try this.

• New computer HP pavillion
• Windows 10
• Backup files stored on wd passport
• restored the files to the new pc
• can't view, access,
• message that I don't have permission
• tried to change permission
• did not work