It is freeware and your can download from Mac App Store or here http://www.barebones.com/products/te.../download.html

I use BBedit but that is its big brother and paid.

And yes just delete the line with the long UUID not sure why other line is in there as well.

Thank you AgentX
 

Thanks a lot. It worked very well. I erased both lines. Virtual disc is back.
I am happy now. At least I can see it content. I might start reading again how to deal with that Essential Virtual CD.

The issue was that I have had VCD hidden on my Macbook only, on all other devices it was up and running. That's not what I wanted. I want it to disappear for all Mac OS gadgets I own. I have done the same procedure for my WD passport last year without any problems by applying functionality of WD utility. This time something strange happened.

Seems to me the Utility doesn't like the firmware update I have performed after un-boxing. That's why I started doing all that tweaking via terminal not really understanding the commands and consequences.

Anyway, it's back how it was before. Like you said WD provides all tools for hiding VCD and I just need to find and use them. Cheers.

Windows Utility works
 

Hi All,

I used Windows computer to hide Virtual Disc via WD Utility and it worked as a charm from first attempt. Sadly I wasted a lot of time trying to do the same on my Mac. WD has Windows and Mac firmware updates and Utilities.

Mac version doesn't do the job. Something to do with the latest firmware compatibility with the rest of related software. No one here mentioned the problem.

I just want to inform everyone: do not waste your time like I have and go straight to Windows machines to run WD utility. After all I would probably stay away from all WD discs with smart ware and invest in to their excellent externals from Elements series.

Just makes sense to get more storage space for less. Not to mention that Elements are reliable and absolutely hassle free devices. Save your time and money and let Western Digital know about it.

By the way you won't be able to delete Virtual CD completely and this is something WD should reconsider. I guess we all agree on this one.
Cheers.

A shame really; another failure to port to the Mac. It's a nice drive too, but you'll pay extra (compared to other HDs of the same capacity) for features you can't use.