WD EasyStore Not Mounting on Mac: 5 Fixes

Usually, when you connect the WD Easystore external hard drive to the Mac, the Mac should automatically recognize the drive after installation, and then you can access the data stored on the WD Easystore external hard drive.

But, for that, you need to have your WD Easystore external hard drive mounted on your Mac. If your WD Easystore not showing up on Mac, you won't be able to access the stored data. Today, we will provide you with 5 fixes for this issue.

• Solution 1: Check the Connections
• Solution 2: Examine Display Settings
• Solution 3: Force Mount WD Easystore Hard Drive
• Solution 4: Run Disk Utility on WD Easystore
• Solution 5: Format WD Easystore External Hard Drive

Why won't WD Easystore mount on Mac?

There could be many reasons behind the WD EasyStore not mounting on Mac. Here are a few possible hardware and software causes:

Software Compatibility: An older version of macOS can affect the mounting process of a WD EasyStore external hard drive, and a macOS Sonoma issue can also cause a failure to mount error.

Wrong Format: Apart from these common issues with hardware or software settings, some operational errors can also prevent WD Easystore from mounting on Mac, such as the incorrect format of the WD Easystore external hard drive.

❌ Incorrect Display Settings: Display settings can also influence external hard drive mounting issues, and this could be one reason you're not seeing the files on your external hard drive on your Mac. Make sure to check the display settings in Disk Utility or Finder.

⚙️ System Errors on Mac: Also, inexplicable system error messages can contribute to your external drive not mounting on a Mac properly. Here are some common error codes that might lead to your Mac not recognizing the external hard drive:

• com.apple.DiskManagement.disenter Error 49244
• com.apple.DiskManagement.disenter Error 49153
• com.apple.DiskManagement.disenter Error 0
• Couldn't Unmount Disk 69888 on Mac
• ... ...

Warning: Damaged External Hard Drive: If your WD Easystore drive is damaged, it might not mount on a Mac, and data stored on it could be lost.

Recovering Data from WD Easystore Before Fixing the Error

After getting to know the possible reasons for WD Easystore not mounting on Mac, the first thing you should consider is protecting and recovering data from the unmounted WD Easystore.

The professional and reliable Mac Data Recovery Wizard Pro is an external hard drive tool that can perform Mac External Hard Drive Recovery. With this powerful data recovery utility, you can recover your WD Easystore hard drive that won't mount on Mac.

Install the tool on your Mac, and then connect the WD Easystore to the Mac. Thereafter, you can recover the stored data with the data recovery software in just three steps:

Step one: Search for the lost records.

Connect the external hard drive to your Mac correctly. Launch the Data Recovery Wizard for Mac and select the external hard drive. Then, click “Search Lost Files” to look for lost or deleted files on the external device.

Note: Before you recover data, it's recommended that you click “Disk Backup” from the left sidebar and create a backup of the external hard drive to prevent further data loss. After backing up the external hard drive, the software can restore the data from the backup. You can then unplug the external hard drive and use it again.

Step 2: Filter and search for lost files

After the scan is completed, all file types will be displayed in the left panel. Select the file type to look for the required files on the external device.

Step 3: Preview and recover

Preview the files and select the ones you want to restore, then hit the “Restore” button. You can save your data to both local and cloud storage drives.

Solving WD Easystore Not Mounting on Mac Issue with X Methods

To address the issue of an external hard drive not mounting on a Mac, we have prepared a video tutorial with the following steps to resolve the unmounting error:

• 01:20 - Connect the external hard drive to your Mac
• 02:03 - Open Disk Utility on your Mac
• 02:35 - Select the external hard drive in Disk Utility
• 03:00 - Run the "First Aid" function on the external hard drive

Here are some practical methods you can refer to for fixing the WD Easystore not mounting issue.

Fix 1: Check Your Connection

The WD Easystore external hard drive failed to mount due to connectivity issues. You can troubleshoot the connection by reconnecting the WD Easystore to your Mac and plugging it into another device.

Fix 2: Check your display settings

Incorrect display settings can also lead to an external hard drive or a USB flash drive not showing up on your Mac. You can change the display settings by following these steps:

Step 1: Click on “Finder” in the Apple menu and select “Preferences.”

Step 2: Click “General.”

Step 3. Make sure the “External drive” option is selected.

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Solution 3: Force Mount WD Easystore Hard Drive with Disk Utility

How do I mount a disk on a Mac? How to mount a disk on a Mac? Normally, when you insert an external drive into your Mac, it should mount automatically, and you can find it in Finder or Disk Utility on your Mac. But if your Mac isn't recognizing the external disk, you can follow these steps to force the disk to mount on your Mac:

Step 1: Connect your WD Easystore external hard drive to your Mac.

Step 2: Open Disk Utility from Applications > Utilities.

Step 3: In the Disk Utility window, on the left, find your external drive.

Step 4. Select the WD Easystore external hard drive and click 'Mount' from the menu on top.

Fix 4: Run 'First Aid' to repair WD Easystore external hard drive

In addition to "Mount," Disk Utility offers a powerful disk repair feature called "First Aid." Follow the steps below to run First Aid and repair your WD Easystore external hard drive:

Step 1: Connect your WD Easystore external hard drive to your Mac.

Step 2. Open the Disk Utility application in the Applications folder.

Step 3: Click “View” in the top left, and then select “Show all devices.”

Step 4: In the left panel, select your WD Easystore external hard drive and then click on 'First Aid' from the menu on top.

When you run First Aid from Disk Utility, you might see an error message that says, “First Aid found issues that need to be repaired.” Don't worry! This guide will help you fix that error.

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Fix 5: Format WD Easystore External Hard Drive to Fix Disk Errors

Assuming that the data on your WD Easystore external hard drive has been safely restored to your Mac, you might consider formatting the external hard drive to get it working normally. Let's check it out!

Step 1: Open “Disk Utility” and select the WD Easystore external hard drive.

Step 2. Tap “Erase” from the top menu.

Step 3. Rename the disk and choose the best format for your Mac external hard drive.

Click "Erase" and then confirm it.

Step 4. Click “Erase” to continue with the formatting process.

Conclusions

This article presents 5 effective methods to resolve the issue of WD Easystore external hard drive not mounting on Mac, including checking connections and display settings, forcing the external hard drive to mount, running First Aid, and formatting the WD Easystore external hard drive.

Before you troubleshoot the unmounted issue, install the Data Recovery Wizard for Mac Pro tool to retrieve the stored data from WD Easystore external hard drive.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on "WD Easystore Not Mounting on Mac"

Below are some common questions people ask when searching for how to fix a WD Easystore external hard drive not mounting on Mac:

1. What should I do if my WD Easystore external hard drive won't mount on Mac?

The simplest fix is to unplug it and plug it back in. If your external hard drive won't mount, sometimes all it takes is a restart to get it working again.

2. Why won't my external hard drive mount on my Mac?

Here are the main reasons why an external hard drive won't mount on a Mac:

• The external hard drive is not properly connected to the Mac.
• The software installed on the Mac is incompatible.
• The external hard drive is formatted incorrectly.
• There's an issue with the display settings in Finder.
• There's a system error on the Mac.
• The external hard drive is damaged.