WindowsMangerProtect
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| Ranking: | 2,729 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 7,040 |
| First Seen: | September 24, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
WindowsMangerProtect is a Possibly Unwanted Program. WindowsMangerProtect has many characteristics commonly associated with PUPs, although WindowsMangerProtect is not considered threatening. However, this does not mean that WindowsMangerProtect is not a threat: WindowsMangerProtect is a low- level threat that is specifically designed to carry out a well-known hoax. The WindowsMangerProtect tactic is designed to trick inexperienced computer users into paying for fake security software and anti-malware protection. If WindowsMangerProtect is installed on your computer, PC security researchers strongly advise taking steps to remove WindowsMangerProtect immediately with the help of a real, fully updated anti-malware program.
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Common Problems that may be Associated with WindowsMangerProtect
WindowsMangerProtect and similar low-quality programs may be the cause of numerous symptoms. PC security analysts have noted the following problems that may be connected in some way to WindowsMangerProtect:
- WindowsMangerProtect may be installed in a way similar to many threat infections. WindowsMangerProtect may enter a through a corrupted email file attachment or embedded link or be installed through an attack website. WindowsMangerProtect and similar components also may be bundled with other software or delivered via questionable online advertisements.
- WindowsMangerProtect may be linked to numerous irritating symptoms on affected Web browsers. WindowsMangerProtect may take over a Web browser, forcing it to visit certain websites repeatedly, and block access to other websites. WindowsMangerProtect may cause the affectedWeb browser to behave erratically, forcing computer users to visit certain websites against their will suddenly or displaying multiple new tabs or pop-up windows. The prevalence of pop-up content related to WindowsMangerProtect makes it particularly difficult to deal with this unwanted component, since the constant Web browser redirects, pop-up windows, and new tabs may make it almost impossible use the affected Web browser normally.
- WindowsMangerProtect may make unwanted changes to the affected computer settings. WindowsMangerProtect will ensure that its components run as soon as Windows starts up and will be executed in the background constantly, using up system resources. WindowsMangerProtect also may change the affected Web browser's default search engine, homepage, bookmarked pages, security settings and other important preferences. Steps to remove WindowsMangerProtect should, necessarily, include measures to undo unwanted changes made by WindowsMangerProtect to the affected computer settings.
- WindowsMangerProtect may be linked to system performance. WindowsMangerProtect may cause affected computers to become slower than normal, crash or freeze with greater frequency. Because of this, PC security analysts strongly advise the immediate removal of WindowsMangerProtect.
- Since the main purpose of WindowsMangerProtect is to convince computer users that they need to pay for bogus security software protection and technical support, WindowsMangerProtect may spam computer users with scary messages and notifications that are designed to make it appear as if the affected computer is severely infected with threats or that it is in imminent danger. WindowsMangerProtect does not have the capacity to detect or remove threats. Computer users should remove WindowsMangerProtect itself rather than pay attention to any of its warning messages or fake error notifications.
Dealing with WindowsMangerProtect
Malware analysts strongly advise removing WindowsMangerProtect at once. To remove WindowsMangerProtect, computer users should use a reliable, fully updated security application. After removing WindowsMangerProtect, they should ensure that no other unwanted content has been installed on the affected computer. Components like WindowsMangerProtect are rarely installed by themselves, and their presence may signify that other unwanted components have also been installed on the affected PC. Computer users should prevent problems like WindowsMangerProtect by using reliable security software and learning how to spot these kinds of hoaxes.
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | C:\ProgramData\windowsmangerprotect\protectwindowsmanager.exe | ba4da4299310f4a54cbba25221072d70 | |
| 2. | C:\ProgramData\WindowsMangerProtect\ProtectWindowsManager.exe -uninstall |
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