Microsoft Default Manager

Microsoft Default Manager

by Microsoft Corporation

What is Microsoft Default Manager?

Microsoft Default Manager is software application developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 48.97% of installations running this operating system. Microsoft Default Manager's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 3 files. The most common release is 2.2.114.0 with 55.45% of all installations currently using this version.

Microsoft Default Manager is most popular in the United States with 58.36% of installations residing in this country.

About Microsoft Default Manager?

The Microsoft Default Manager is a software tool designed to enable users to easily set search defaults within their browser and receive notifications when other applications attempt to alter these settings. Additionally, users have the option to participate in a program that allows Microsoft to gather additional information about their system configuration. This software is designed to provide more control and awareness over browser settings and system data collection.

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:
  • DefMgr.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 1.
Registry entries:
  • DefMgr.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Microsoft Default Manager' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\DefMgr.exe" -resume.

Software Details

URL:
https://www.microsoft.com
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\
Uninstaller:
MsiExec.exe /X{1CAC7A41-583B-4483-9FA5-3E5465AFF8C2}
Size:
1.00 MB
Language:
English

Microsoft Default Manager Executable Details

Primary executable:
defmgr.exe
Name:
Microsoft Default Manager
Path:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\Default Manager\defmgr.exe
MD5:
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Microsoft Default Manager
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
54039cf53a4463bb7b90b9f17262fafc
DLL
b8a0cb072eef9906ced5c272632a461b
DLL
7849250d8ec5feea33a3c37331f56793