Author Archives: Jeff Jorgensen

DMG files

MacDrive offers a feature to “mount” or access the contents of unencrypted DMG files. Sparse image files are supported in MacDrive Pro (not Standard). MacDrive does not support Sparse bundles, however. Please note that our support for DMGs and Sparse images is limited to those which are unencrypted. MacDrive does not support encrypted disk images […]

Boot Camp and macOS

If MacDrive is installed after Boot Camp drivers are already installed, no special steps are needed. If you are installing Boot Camp drivers after installing MacDrive, either repairing or reinstalling MacDrive will be necessary; you will be prompted by MacDrive when booting Windows in this scenario.

OS compatibility

MacDrive 11 supports Windows 11/10 and Server 2022/2019. If you are using a version prior to MacDrive 11 you can upgrade to the latest version via our online store. Windows 8.1/8 Windows 8.1/8 support is not supported in MacDrive 11. Microsoft released Windows 8.1 on October 17, 2013, and Windows 8 on August 1, 2012. […]

Predicted, SMART Failure

This support section details information and troubleshooting steps on predicted failures, SMART failures, Flash Media worn out, and Failed SMART/Predicted failure on exempted drives. What IS SMART? Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) is a built-in monitoring and reporting technology included in computer hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). SMART was introduced in the […]

Steps for Certify Disk Errors

Certify Failed: Understanding and Resolving Certification Errors When you certify disks, they should ALWAYS pass a certify. If you get any certify error, you know for certain there is a hardware error. Understanding the exact cause can be somewhat complex. Here are steps to perform when you get a certify error: Your disk has encountered […]

How to Contact Support

WordPress started in 2003 with a single bit of code to enhance the typography of everyday writing and with fewer users than you can count on your fingers and toes. Since then it has grown to be the largest self-hosted blogging tool in the world, used on millions of sites and seen by tens of […]

Installation Guide

WordPress started in 2003 with a single bit of code to enhance the typography of everyday writing and with fewer users than you can count on your fingers and toes. Since then it has grown to be the largest self-hosted blogging tool in the world, used on millions of sites and seen by tens of […]

What You Need to Know

WordPress started in 2003 with a single bit of code to enhance the typography of everyday writing and with fewer users than you can count on your fingers and toes. Since then it has grown to be the largest self-hosted blogging tool in the world, used on millions of sites and seen by tens of […]

Announcing APFS support with MacDrive 10.5

We are excited to announce MacDrive 10.5, with support for Apple’s new file system, APFS! MacDrive 10.5 APFS (beta), available October 12, 2017, adds the ability to read disks formatted with Apple’s new file system, APFS. With MacDrive 10.5, your APFS disks appear in Windows with their own drive letter, allowing you to read files […]

MacDrive 10.4.0.1 update is now available

We a pleased to announce the release of MacDrive 10.4.0.1. This update adds support for Server 2016 and various bug fixes. You can download the update to MacDrive 10 Standard and Pro here:  http://www.mediafour.com/support/macdrive/macdrivechangelog/ Also, if you haven’t upgraded from a older version of MacDrive, we do offer discounts for previous version. Please visit our […]

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