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3, 1, 5, 4 33.33%
3, 1, 0, 15 66.67%

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wddmstatus.exe

WDDMStatus.exe by Western Digital Technologies

Remove wddmstatus.exe
Version:   3, 1, 5, 4
MD5:   86bf43ccd4f243b6f198d15ecbfff86a
SHA1:   7e959650f3f7ed6e1ace8ff840afbb0b07832017
SHA256:   b3aa1a99655fcfedf207a79305b8f6c7f587f4b10c0395afb58bebad88d250b3

Overview

wddmstatus.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges usually within the context of Windows Explorer. During installation, it (or a shortcut) is added to the user's startup folder which is designed to automatically launch when the user logs into Windows. This is typically installed with the program WD SmartWare Drive Manager published by Western Digital Technologies, Inc.. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC).

DetailsDetails

File name:wddmstatus.exe
Publisher:Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Product name:WDDMStatus.exe
Description:WD Drive Manager Status
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\western digital\wd smartware\wd drive manager\wddmstatus.exe
Original name:WDBtnMgrUI.exe
File version:3, 1, 5, 4
Size:4.02 MB (4,215,808 bytes)
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
4% remove
WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software offers an easy way to back up and protect your important files. With a variety of backup options: file/folder, category, scheduled, even cloud backup. WD SmartWare Pro fits into anyone's busy life. This versatile, flexible software comes pre-loaded on select WD drives and is available for purchase to use on any other WD or 3rd party USB external drive. If you have a WD drive with WD SmartWar...

BehaviorsBehaviors

User start menu folder
Shortcut pointer placed in '%appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu'
  • Shortcut to 'wddmstatus.exe'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00003654%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00000775%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00002880%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:2,184,014 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:11.34 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):16.77 MB
Private (minimum):10.08 MB
Non-paged memory:11.34 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:127.59 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):128.64 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:14.61 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):16.79 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:19
12
Handles:259
600
GUI GDI count:41
103
GUI GDI peak:44
142
GUI USER count:14
49
GUI USER peak:15
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:Undefined
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\western digital\wd smartware\wd drive manager\wddmstatus.exe"
Owner:User
Parent process:explorer.exe (Windows Explorer by Microsoft Corporation)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 66.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

France installs about 50.00% of WDDMStatus.exe.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 100.00%
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