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Error Message "Failed to load local files from \ProgramFiles\WesternDigital\WDSmartware\Local"

When ever I right click on ANYTHING in my computer this error message comes up.  “Failed to load local files from\Program files\WesternDigital\WDSmartware\Local”  I have rebooted in Safe Mode and the problem still occurs. Problem started after I unplugged the WD MyPassport from my laptop and used Add/Remove to uninstall the WD Smartware and files.  My Passport is disconnected from my laptop.  Why is my computer still looking for WD files?   Obviously something is corrupted…how do I fix it???

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