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How do I remove a MyBook's "WD SmartWare" virtual CD from my desktop?

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Mar 15, 2026385101 views
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I recently got a Western Digital MyBook external hard drive to enable Time Machine. It has its software installed on a "virtual CD" called "WD SmartWare" which shows up on the desktop any time the drive is plugged in. Since I will use this virtual drive only very rarely, how can I hide it from the desktop, while allowing other CDs to show up?

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WD has posted the steps to remove the Smartware and its VCD, Mac or Windows... STEP 1: Firmware Update: Release 2.003 (3/4/10) Before running the Virtual CD Manager, you must first update the firmware on your hard drive. Disconnect all other external drives from the computer except for the My Book or My Passport drive you want to update. Ensure that the My Book or My Passport drive is connected to a USB port on your computer. Download the Firmware Updater for Windows. Unzip the file and double …

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