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allenstone1
Copper Contributor
Feb 10, 2026

message I am receiving

Hi: Everytime I send an email, I get the following screen How do I stop this from occurring ? thanks, Allen
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Castiellm
Iron Contributor
Mar 18, 2026

You can try using Apple’s official solution: by following this official method and utilising the free Windows drivers provided by Apple, you can access mac formatted hard drive on windows pc without the need for third-party tools.

How to access mac formatted hard drive on windows pc

Step 1: Visit the official website to download Apple Software Update for Windows.

Step 2: You can also download the Bonjour printing service.

Step 3: Install the software; it will provide HFS+ driver support.

Step 4: Restart your Windows computer.

Finally, the software will connect to your Mac’s hard drive.

Pros

  • Official release
  • Safe and reliable
  • Simple installation process

Cons

  • Only supports HFS+
  • Does NOT work with APFS drives on newer Macs
  • Limited functionality compared to dedicated third-party tools