Wdcsam64.sys driver preventing me from turning on memory integrity

Did the uninstall and it did not fix the issue.

Getting the error message that wdcsam64.sys cannot be found. Tried your steps, but the computer still can't find the file.

I am not sure if I need WDCSAM64.sys or not but it was failing to load. I had some difficulty with using my Passport on a USB port. The cure on my WIN11 machine was to check for updates which was up to date, but I was directed to Advanced options and look for WD drivers under optional updates. There was one so I loaded it. Problem solved.

I went through a lot of suggestions for others to try and none were helpful imho. Sorry if this is a repeat but too many threads to go though.

Bob

>Choose and delete the item with the description similar to "Wdcsam64.sys"

It's not letting me delete the file.

Even when I try as admin, it says "You require permission from SYSTEM to make changes to this file".

Any idea what I need to do?

First, it appears that the WDCSAM64.sys was needed for a Western Digital Passport external drive, that I have. I was receiving a message that security blocked it from loading, although the drive functioned. My Win11 machine is for my ham station and I use the WD Passport to transfer my log to a WIN10 machine where I have email.

All I did was to check for System Updates even though my system was up to date. Then, under advanced options I was directed to Additional Options > Optional Updates and there was one obvious choice for Western Digital and ran that. The Failed to load window did not reappear after a reboot after that.

My guess is it won't hurt to do the update even if you don't have anything Western Digital.