Uninstall WD Discovery in Windows 10 (2023 Updated)
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i. There are a few ways to uninstall WD Discovery in Windows.
Method 1: Uninstall WD Discovery from the Control Panel.
Open the Control Panel.
Click on "Programs and Features".
Click on "WD Discovery".
Click on "Uninstall".
Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall WD Discovery.
Method 2: Uninstall WD Discovery from the Start Menu.
Open the Start Menu.
Search for "WD Discovery".
Right-click on "WD Discovery" and select "Uninstall".
Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall WD Discovery.
Method 3: Uninstall WD Discovery from Safe Mode.
If you are unable to uninstall WD Discovery using any of the above methods, you can try uninstalling it from Safe Mode. To boot into Safe Mode, follow these steps:
Restart your computer.
When you see the Windows logo, press and hold the Shift key.
Let go of the Shift key when you see the "Choose an option" screen.
Click on "Troubleshoot".
Click on "Advanced options".
Click on "Startup Settings".
Click on "Restart".
When your computer restarts, you will see a list of options.
Press the F4 key to select Safe Mode.
Your computer will boot into Safe Mode.
Once your computer is in Safe Mode, you can uninstall WD Discovery using any of the above methods.
After uninstalling WD Discovery, you may need to restart your computer.
ii. There are a few known errors that can occur when uninstalling WD Discovery.
WD Discovery is not listed in the Programs and Features list. If WD Discovery is not listed in the Programs and Features list, you can try uninstalling it from the Start Menu or using a third-party uninstaller.
The uninstall process is stuck or hangs. If the uninstall process is stuck or hangs, you can try restarting your computer and uninstalling WD Discovery again. You can also try uninstalling WD Discovery from Safe Mode.
The uninstall process fails. If the uninstall process fails, you can try deleting the WD Discovery folder from your computer. You can also try using a third-party uninstaller to uninstall WD Discovery.
If you are unable to uninstall WD Discovery using any of the above methods, you can contact Western Digital for support.
Here are some additional tips for uninstalling WD Discovery:
Make sure that you have administrator privileges. You need administrator privileges to uninstall WD Discovery.
Close all open applications. You need to close all open applications before you can uninstall WD Discovery.
Back up your data. It is always a good idea to back up your data before you uninstall any software.
Be patient. The uninstall process may take a few minutes to complete.
iii. Here are some more errors that can occur when uninstalling WD Discovery:
WD Discovery is not installed on your computer. If you receive this error, it means that WD Discovery is not installed on your computer. You can try installing WD Discovery and then uninstalling it again.
A required file is missing. If you receive this error, it means that a required file is missing. You can try reinstalling WD Discovery or contacting Western Digital for support.
An error occurred during uninstall. If you receive this error, it means that an error occurred during the uninstall process. You can try restarting your computer and uninstalling WD Discovery again. You can also try uninstalling WD Discovery from Safe Mode.
WD Discovery is still running. If you receive this error, it means that WD Discovery is still running. You can try closing WD Discovery and then uninstalling it again.
WD Discovery is blocked by your antivirus software. If you receive this error, it means that your antivirus software is blocking WD Discovery. You can try disabling your antivirus software and then uninstalling WD Discovery again.
If you are unable to uninstall WD Discovery using any of the above methods, you can contact Western Digital for support.