Browser Manager
by Bit89 Inc
What is Browser Manager?
Browser Manager is software application developed by Bit89 Inc. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 73.55% of installations running this operating system. Browser Manager's installer is typically 2.00 MB in size and installs around 5 files.
Browser Manager is most popular in the United States with 28.9% of installations residing in this country.
About Browser Manager?
The Browser Manager (also known as Application Manager) is a third-party web browser add-in that was previously bundled with PerformerSoft products such as PC Performer. While PerformerSoft had attempted to monetize their products with the Bit89 line of browser adware products, it is unclear if this is still the case. Caution is advised when dealing with Bit89.com, the maker of this program, as they are known for distributing adware and malware. This web browser plug-in has been reported to negatively impact the performance and stability of web browsers and PCs. It is known to monitor users' search queries and browsing habits in order to send targeted ads and modify search settings and results. Browser Manager has been detected as malware/adware by several antivirus software programs: - AVG detects it as Generic5.RQU - Comodo classifies it as 'UnclassifiedMalware' - ESET-NOD32 detects it as a variant of Win32/bProtector.A - VIPRE labels it as Bprotector (fs) - Trend detects it as a trojan called TROJ_GEN.RCBH1LH - PCTools identifies it as Adware.GoonSquad!rem This malware program is often bundled with various PerformerSoft programs, including their PC optimization software and included toolbars. It is important to exercise caution when dealing with and removing Browser Manager and associated programs.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Browser Manager.
Software Behaviors
- Services:
-
- mngr.exe runs as a service named 'Browser Manager' (Browser Manager) "Your browser protector service".
- browsemngr.exe runs as a service named 'Browser Manager' (Browser Manager) "Your browser protector service".
Software Details
- URL:
- https://www.bit89.com/contact.html
- Support:
- https://www.bit89.com/uninstall.html
- Installation path:
- C:\ProgramData\Browser Manager\
- Uninstaller:
- "C:\ProgramData\Browser Manager\2.5.911.18\{c16c1ccb-7046-4e5c-a2f3-533ad2fec8e8}\uninstall.exe" /Uninstall /{15D2D75C-9CB2-4efd-BAD7-B9B4CB4BC693} /s
- Size:
- 2.00 MB
- Language:
- English
Browser Manager Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- mngr.exe
- Name:
- Browser Manager
- Path:
- C:\ProgramData\Browser Manager\mngr.exe
- MD5:
- dcd3195a30144a9c6e24f7f8c273c256
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
|
EXE
|
uninstall.exe
Malware
|
af3ff6682de6431796e07ccc53182fb5 |
|
DLL
|
mngr.dll
Adware
|
e290b77cec601fdd5975e10885903e35 |
|
EXE
|
browsemngr.exe
Adware
|
9fcd0930616714a752f48ddba54f3109 |
|
DLL
|
browsemngr.dll
Malware
|
d1923e1e6a0f21a270a4db562a26eb44 |
|
EXE
|
mngr.exe
Malware
|
dcd3195a30144a9c6e24f7f8c273c256 |