Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, Western Digital publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
WdNetworkDiscovery.dll
WDNetworkDiscovery by Western Digital
| Version: | 1.0.0.2 |
| MD5: | a6b4fb3d15d0890aa095c5d222a7e18d |
| SHA1: | f97c796979e895caa49bb091aacd4e4b1f2aa53c |
Overview
wdnetworkdiscovery.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. and 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).
Details
| File name: | wdnetworkdiscovery.dll |
| Publisher: | Western Digital Corp. |
| Product name: | WDNetworkDiscovery |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\western digital\wd smartware\wd drive manager\wdnetworkdiscovery.dll |
| File version: | 1.0.0.2 |
| Size: | 108.5 KB (111,104 bytes) |
| Build date: | 10/6/2010 2:25 AM |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
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Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
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Western Digital also ships WD Smartware with many of its drives for use as backup drives. This software backs up all Documents, Pictures, Movies, Emails, and more on the drive, and continually checks for changes to drive locations. This means that regular backup takes place.
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Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
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“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...”
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8 Pro |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 66.67% of WDNetworkDiscovery.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
100.00% |
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