browsemngr.dll
Application Manager by Bit89 Inc. (Signed)
Warning 21 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of browsemngr.dll.
Overview
There are 3 versions of browsemngr.dll in the wild, the latest version being 2,3,796,11. The average file size is about 1.98 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Bit89 Inc. by GoDaddy.com. Numerous variations of browsemngr.dll have been installed with both Browser Manager and bProtector for Windows.
What is browsemngr.dll?
The PerformerSoft Browser Manager (Application Manager) program classified mostly as exhibiting adware like actions, is bundled with PerformerSoft products including PC Performer. Browser Manager is designed to protect its bundled programs and make sure they remain installed or unchanged by other thrid party programs. The Browser Manager program was developed by Bit89 (Bit89.com) a know adware maker.
 Details
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| File name: | browsemngr.dll |
| Publisher: | PerformerSoft LLC |
| Product name: | Application Manager |
| Description: | Protector |
| Typical file path: | C:\ProgramData\Browser Manager\2.3.796.11\{16cdff19-861d-48e3-a751-d99a27784753}\browsemngr.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Bit89 Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | GoDaddy.com |
| Effective date: | Monday, April 9, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Thursday, April 9, 2015 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Application Manager.)
Browser Manager is a third party web browser add-in classified as a potentially unwanted application that used to be bundled with PerformerSoft products including PC Performer. At one point PerformerS...
bProtector for Windows (also known as BrowserDefender) is a potentially unwanted application that is typically bundled with shareware third party installers. bProtector will prevent various security ...
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 21 of them detected the following malware.
| Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection | File version |
| AVG |
2014.0.3629 |
Generic5.SRC |
2,3,787,43 |
| AVG |
2014.0.3629 |
Generic5.TVA |
2,3,762,17 |
| Dr.Web |
8.13.4.12 |
Adware.BGuard.7 |
2,3,796,11 |
| Dr.Web |
8.13.4.15 |
Adware.BGuard.7 |
2,3,787,43 |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
None |
Trojan.Win32.bProtector.AMN (A) |
2,3,762,17 |
| eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
2,3,796,11 |
| eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
2,3,787,43 |
| ESET NOD32 |
7.8042 |
a variant of Win32/bProtector.A |
2,3,796,11 |
| ESET NOD32 |
7.8206 |
Win32/bProtector.A |
2,3,787,43 |
| ESET NOD32 |
7.8027 |
probably a variant of Win32/bProtector.A |
2,3,762,17 |
| Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
AdWare/Bromngr.as |
2,3,762,17 |
| K7 AntiVirus |
9.160.8248 |
Adware |
2,3,796,11 |
| K7 AntiVirus |
9.164.8482 |
Adware |
2,3,787,43 |
| nProtect |
2013-02-22.01 |
Trojan-Clicker/W32.Agent.2069528 |
2,3,796,11 |
| Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBH1KP |
2,3,796,11 |
| Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBH1L5 |
2,3,762,17 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.20.2 |
AdWare.Bromngr.b |
2,3,796,11 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.20.2 |
AdWare.Bromngr.b |
2,3,762,17 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
15692 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
2,3,796,11 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
16676 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
2,3,787,43 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
15632 |
Bprotector (fs) |
2,3,762,17 |
All file variations of browsemngr.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.31% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.08% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
23.08% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
3.85% |
|
| Windows 8 Enterprise |
3.85% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
3.85% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 26.92% of Application Manager.
