Important info for Windows users: While running LaCie Setup Assistant, generic pop-up windows may ask if you wish to change your computer's settings.

If you use the disk utility, you can download software utilities and the user manual from LaCie customer support. You can also use your system's native disk utility program to format or partition your LaCie drive. LaCie Setup Assistant guides you through formatting and registering your hard drive as well as installing LaCie software utilities. Manual access: open the LACIE SETUP volume in a Windows Explorer window and double-click LaCie Setup.įollow the steps below to format your LaCie device for your operating system. If the AutoPlay window appears, choose Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and double-click LaCie Setup. Open the LACIE SETUP volume on your desktop and then double click LaCie Setup.ĪutoPlay: Windows AutoPlay may detect your LaCie hard drive as soon as it is connected to your computer. Additionally, the user manual and utilities will not be available and must be downloaded from the LaCie customer support. Important info: If you do not launch LaCie Setup Assistant or if you quit LaCie Setup Assistant after the formatting has begun, your drive will not be ready to use and will require manual formatting.

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