Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1.0.2.3 14.29%
1.0.2.3 14.29%
1.0.2.2 14.29%
1.0.2.1 28.57%
1.0.0.5 28.57%

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Import table
kernel32.dll
SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, CreateEventW, CreateThread, GetCurrentThread, SetThreadPriority, SetLastError, SetEvent, WaitForSingleObject, CloseHandle, GetVolumePathNameW, GetVolumeNameForVolumeMountPointW, CreateFileW, GetLastError, DeviceIoControl, EncodePointer, DecodePointer, InterlockedExchange, Sleep, InterlockedCompareExchange, DisableThreadLibraryCalls, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, GetFileInformationByHandle
mscoree.dll
DllMain
msvcr100.dll
DllMain

WDFileWatcher.dll

WD Shared Libraries by Western Digital Technologies (Signed)

Remove WDFileWatcher.dll
Version:   1.0.2.1
MD5:   19927d4021a34536ede6ad892f53b7cd
SHA1:   5db3c8842e3644eaf291898720fce913b7e4c1d6
SHA256:   1cdd57be07fb96e33c996133f9cbc629c764e34dcd469f5a78cc193fa26f8ecd

Overview

wdfilewatcher.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., WD SmartWare from Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD SmartWare 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:wdfilewatcher.dll
Publisher:Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Product name:WD Shared Libraries
Description:WD File Watcher
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\western digital\wd smartware\wdfilewatcher.dll
File version:1.0.2.1
Size:87.87 KB (89,976 bytes)
Build date:6/19/2013 6:46 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
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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, ...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 28.57%
Windows 8.1 Pro 14.29%
Windows 7 Professional 14.29%
Windows 7 Enterprise 14.29%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.29%
Windows 7 Home Premium 14.29%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 57.14% of WD Shared Libraries.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 40.00%
Lenovo 20.00%
Toshiba 20.00%
Hewlett-Packard 10.00%
American Megatrends 10.00%
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