WD Security

by Western Digital Technologies, Inc.v2.1.4.358

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Western Digital Security tool to create, change and modify the password for Western Digital drives

Install with winget

$ winget install --id WesternDigital.Security --exact --version 2.1.4.358

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

WD Security features the ability to:

- Create a password to keep others from accessing the files on the drive

- Change the password

- Remove password protection

- Unlock drive

Supported Products:

My Passport, My Book, WD Drive Plus, WD Backup Drive

Installers · v2.1.4.358

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for WD Security.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install WD Security on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id WesternDigital.Security --exact --version 2.1.4.358. winget downloads the installer from Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install WD Security silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id WesternDigital.Security --exact 2.1.4.358 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall WD Security via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id WesternDigital.Security --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from WD Security's Apps & Features entry.

Is WD Security free?

WD Security is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50696) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does WD Security work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls WD Security directly from the publisher.

How do I keep WD Security up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id WesternDigital.Security --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of WD Security from microsoft/winget-pkgs.