Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

2.0.0.3 21.43%
2.0.0.3 28.57%
2.0.0.3 7.14%
2.0.0.3 7.14%
2.0.0.3 7.14%
2.0.0.3 7.14%
2.0.0.3 21.43%
(Note, Western Digital Technologies publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

WDContextMenuHandler.dll

WDContextMenuHandler.dll by Western Digital Technologies (Signed)

Remove WDContextMenuHandler.dll
Version:   2.0.0.3
MD5:   fbb8dedc949a8476100a44f99dcef83f
SHA1:   09761936050c8d65e4406b249308788a71960c9d
SHA256:   b7482bb2df767ea7f735389bd064af47c735199c6705c66fbb7f8233bcaa8440

Overview

wdcontextmenuhandler.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including WD SmartWare published by Western Digital Technologies, Inc., SES Driver from Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and SES Driver by Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Western Digital Technologies which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:wdcontextmenuhandler.dll
Publisher:Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Product name:WDContextMenuHandler.dll
Description:WD ContextMenu Handler
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\western digital\wd smartware\\wdcontextmenuhandler.dll
File version:2.0.0.3
Size:2.25 MB (2,358,656 bytes)
Build date:6/19/2013 6:04 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Western Digital Technologies
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, October 11, 2010
Expiration date:Friday, September 20, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
6% remove
WD SmartWare™ software is an easy-to-use backup application that gives you the power to protect your data automatically—Relax! Your data is safe. Automatic, continuous backup instantly makes a second copy whenever you add or change a file. Bring back lost files effortlessly—Retrieve your valuable data to its original location whether you have lost everything, deleted a file, or just overwritten an important file. Customize your backup, ...
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
3% remove
The SES Device Driver is the software driver for the Western Digital SES. It is a computer program used to communicate from the Windows PC OS to the SES device. This software is required in most cases for the hardware device to function properly and is included with the Western Digital SES. In most cases, drivers come with Windows or can be found by going to Windows Update in Control Panel and checking for updates as well as downloaded ...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Context menu handler
Located in '*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers'
  • Name: 'WDBackupMenuHandler'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8.1 Pro 21.43%
Windows 7 Ultimate 21.43%
Windows 7 Home Premium 21.43%
Microsoft Windows XP 14.29%
Windows 7 Professional 7.14%
Windows 8 7.14%
Windows 7 Enterprise 7.14%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 46.15% of WDContextMenuHandler.dll.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 33.33%
Hewlett-Packard 22.22%
Toshiba 22.22%
Lenovo 11.11%
Acer 5.56%
American Megatrends 5.56%
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