Western Digital Security tool to create, change and modify the password for Western Digital drives
WD Security features the ability to:
Supported Products:
My Passport, My Book, WD Drive Plus, WD Backup Drive
| Publisher | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Author | Western Digital Corporation |
| Version | 2.1.4.358 |
| Release date | 2025-05-13 |
| License | Freeware |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | WesternDigital.Security |
| Install scope | All users |
winget install --id=WesternDigital.Security -ewinget upgrade --id=WesternDigital.Security -ewinget uninstall --id=WesternDigital.Security -emsiexec /x {3e97586c-e4a7-4568-b269-8cff86f29336} /quietYes, WD Security is free to download and use on Windows.
The latest version is 2.1.4.358, released on May 13, 2025.
The download button links to the official installer published on downloads.wdc.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with f32ee30dfb1e7f398b971f9f0091835ee18e9fba12590a1773a09102b7a5bf00.
WD Security runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find WD Security and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=WesternDigital.Security -e.
Other Privacy & Security programs for Windows from different developers.
SanDisk Security tool to create, change and modify the password for SanDisk drives
Top-Rated Password Manager for Personal & Business Use
KeePassXC is a cross-platform community-driven port of the Windows application “Keepass Password Safe”.
An online password manager and form filler that makes web browsing easier and more secure.
Securely Store, Manage & Autofill Passwords
A secure and free password manager for all of your devices.