Is WPD.exe safe?

Yes — WPD.exe is malicious. Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 0 of 76 antivirus engines flag it (family: INDICATOR SUSPICIOUS EXE RegKeyComb DisableWinDefender). If you've already run it, see the removal and recovery steps below.

WPD.exe is a Windows executable program, about 577 KB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: INDICATOR SUSPICIOUS EXE RegKeyComb DisableWinDefender). Because a file's name and icon can be faked, the safest way to identify it is by its cryptographic hash (below), not its filename.

None — 0 of 76 antivirus engines flagged WPD.exe. That's reassuring, though it is not proof that a file is safe, so we also weigh its behaviour, identity, and reputation.

Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet to stop the malware communicating or spreading. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software (such as Malwarebytes) and quarantine everything it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from a DIFFERENT, clean device — many threats log keystrokes or steal saved credentials. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch closely for fraud and alert your bank. 5) For a confirmed infection, the most reliable fix is to back up your personal files and reinstall the operating system for a clean start.

To remove WPD.exe: 1) restart into Safe Mode (Safe Mode with Networking if you need to download a tool) so the malware doesn't auto-start. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software and let it quarantine or delete the detections. 3) Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 4) Check your browser extensions, startup items, and scheduled tasks for anything unfamiliar. 5) Reboot and scan again to confirm it's gone. If detections keep coming back, a clean operating-system reinstall is the most dependable cure.

WPD.exe is flagged as malicious (family: INDICATOR SUSPICIOUS EXE RegKeyComb DisableWinDefender). Engines attribute it to the INDICATOR SUSPICIOUS EXE RegKeyComb DisableWinDefender family. Knowing the family matters because it tells you the likely impact — data theft, remote control, file encryption, or unwanted ads — and guides the cleanup.

The SHA-256 hash of WPD.exe is c21e9de5b28de8edfb6b2264b33846e842f7954ad70fa07b3c652feb5f0a09d7, and its MD5 is 65325f636ac238568a21f389387f0299. This hash is the file's unique fingerprint — two files with the same SHA-256 are identical. Use it to confirm you're looking at exactly this file (not just one with the same name) when comparing against antivirus databases or a download's published checksum.

This report reflects the scan run on April 20, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of WPD.exe is fixed — but antivirus coverage improves over time, so a file that looks clean today can pick up detections later (and vice-versa). If you need the latest picture, MalwareTips staff can re-run the analysis from scratch.