How to Format a Mac HD from a Windows PC

Are you considering purchasing a 'Mac hard drive' on sale, but you're a Windows user? Don't let the label fool you – with a simple format process, you can use this external hard drive on your Windows PC. It's surprising how many people have fallen prey to Best Buy and Western Digital's marketing scheme, convincing them that these drives are proprietary Mac devices that won't work on a Windows machine.

The truth is, both Mac and Windows PCs use the same hardware, so there's no reason why you can't use this drive with your Windows PC. Take the 1 TB 'Mac' Western Digital My Book for example – it's available at Best Buy for $65, or $58 with a 10% off coupon.

If you're as intrigued by this deal as I am, here's how to format the drive from your Windows PC:

By following these simple steps, you'll be able to use your new external hard drive on your Windows PC. So don't let the 'Mac' label scare you off – with a little bit of formatting, this drive is yours for the taking.

How to format mac hd from a windows pc