So many questions: Do the drives show up on the desktop?
What software are you using to format the drives? What brand are the drives? How are the drives formatted already? DOS? NTFS? Are they physical drives (ie spinning discs) or SSD? Unless things have changed recently, it has always been the case that Mac OS can read and write DOS formatted drives, but can only read NTFS. NTFS drives need to be completely re-formatted, and Mac’s built-in Disk Utility usually handles this with ease. It could be something like this which is part of the problem. On 14 Jun 2026, at 9:45 am, peterfaulks--- via WAMUG <[email protected]> wrote: I purchased 3 hard drives for backup on my 2 computers and one lap top. (that show PHONE FLASH DRIVER 4Tb But when I load them on Ventura Mac I cannot format them for Mac Any advice welcome Did I purchase the wrong hard drives? Peter Faulks Unit 1/9 Newsam Close Parkwood Western Australia 6147 Email: [email protected] This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this email. Please notify the sender immediately by email if you have received the email from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <https://lists.wamug.org.au/mailman/listinfo/wamug> Kind regards, Peter Hinchliffe Apwin Computer Services Claris FileMaker Pro Associate Solutions Developer Perth, Western Australia Phone (618) 9332 6482 Mob 0403 046 948 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mac because I prefer it -- Windows because I have to.
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