My passport-reset to Factory Settings (wdbbep0010brd)

So, I have a problem with my external hard drive. The thing is that I formatted a couple of times my HD and now it is completely empty, although I think some files should be there. At the same time, the transferring speed is really slow (about 355kbps). I don't know if the tow things are related.My HD has failed every drive test i ran. I tried updating my HD and downloaded everything from here http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?groupid=218&sid=172&lang=gr. I even bought a new cable but the problem remains. I really think the only solution now is to reset my device to factory settings. I want to use it again like I just bought it or at least solve the problem. Plz help! I'm desperate! thankss!

I would like to hear the answer to whether or not factory settings can be restored. I purchased two MyPassport Ultra 1 TB - one for me and one for my dad.  My dad's computer is a little messed up and I am trying to consolidate all of his data to hdd and run applications/os from ssd.  I ran the SmartWare software backup just to see how it functioned.  I would like to erase the data and settings I put on the MyPassport and start as though it just cam out of the box.  Can this be done? Also, can I delete anything from factory, like Mac stuff as I don't have a Mac? Thank you, Rob

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