Solved wdcsam64.sys driver problem.

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Landyman

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• May 26, 2025

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When I plug-in any WD external HDD I now see this:-

It started a few weeks ago and after extensive web searches, I can't resolve this problem.

Anyone know what security setting needs to be adjusted?

I am no aware of any problems as the drives appear to be working normally.

 

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• May 26, 2025

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Please run the V2 log collector > post a share link

BSOD - Posting Instructions

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Open administrative command prompt and copy and paste:

dism /online /get-drivers /format:table >c:\drivers.txt

Post a share link.

 

Last edited: May 26, 2025

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• May 26, 2025

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Uninstall the driver from Device Manager. Most external WD drives want to your install some convenience driver, which are all flagged by MS as security risks. You won't notice the difference without the driver.

 

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• May 27, 2025

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Hi,

You can check in Windows Security if Memory Integrity is enabled. If it is, you can try to disable it and see if issue is resolved.

Good luck,
werty

 

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• Jun 17, 2025

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Thanks to all for your comments.

I decided not to risk disableling Windows Security and uninstalled the driver.

I've waited to see if there would be any problems and nothing untoward has happeded.

Sorry for the delay in replying.

 

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• Jun 17, 2025

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Western Digital bundles this driver to support its own WD software tools. It's not required for the drive's normal operation, since Windows considers it as just another external USB-based HDD.

 

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