Reset Seagate External Drive via Seagate DiscWizard
The above two methods may be enough for most cases. Apart from the two methods, you can also use a utility called Seagate DiscWizard. Seagate DiscWizard, developed by Acronis, is dedicated software for Seagate and Maxtor hard drives. It allows users to create or format partitions on the drive and transfer and back up data. The following are the detailed steps:
Step 1. Download and install the DiscWizard from the Seagate website.
Step 2. Insert an empty CD into the disc drive.
Step 3. Select the option to write the Full version of DiscWizard to CD. Click on "Next".
Step 4. Select your disc burner from the drop-down menu and tap "Next". Click on "Proceed" after reviewing your selections.
Step 5. Connect the Seagate external drive to your computer. Then, click on "OK" and restart the computer to boot from the optical drive.
Step 6. Choose "Wipe Disc" from the left pane and then click on "Next". Select the external drive. Click on "Next."
Step 7. Click on "Delete Partitions on the Destination Hard Disc", and then click on "Next." Click on "Normal" and then "Next".
Step 8. Click on "Proceed" to reset the Seagate external drive.
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