Steganos Password Manager 12
Overview
Steganos Password Manager 12 is a program developed by Steganos GmbH. The most used version is 12.0.6, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software installer includes 12 files. SteganosUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 60% of users of Steganos Password Manager 12 come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and France.
Program details
URL: www.steganos.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\steganos password manager 12
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Steganos Password Manager 12\uninstall.exe
Files installed by Steganos Password Manager 12
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PwmMobile.exe - Steganos Passwordmanager 2009 (Steganos Password Manager 2009 Mobile)
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PasswordManager.exe - Steganos Password Manager 12 (Steganos Password Manager)
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PasswordManagerStandalone.exe - Steganos Password Manager Standalone
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SPMIEToolbar.dll - Internet Explorer Toolbar and BHO
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SteganosUpdater.exe - Steganos Updater
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uninstall.exe
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UninstallWindow.exe - Uninstall Window
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passwordmanager.conversion.exe
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ResetPendingMoves.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Extension
- SPMIEToolbar.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {024538B9-3F39-49FF-9503-975F743210FA}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- SPMIEToolbar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Steganos Password Manager Toolbar' with the class of {9C65D12D-CF9D-454D-8049-61965D8C6FFF} (123.48.50.52.53.51.56.66.57.45.51.70.51.57.45.52.57.102.102.45.57.53.48.51.45.57.55.53.70.55.52.51.50.49.48.70.65.125).
Internet Explorer Web Browser
- SPMIEToolbar.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Steganos Password Manager Toolbar' with a class of {9C65D12D-CF9D-454D-8049-61965D8C6FFF}.
Scheduled Task
- PasswordManager.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4FB93ED5-2567-4E8A-A1B9-DD25B28DF33A}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Steganos Password Manager 12?
You can uninstall Steganos Password Manager 12 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Steganos Password Manager 12, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Steganos Password Manager 12.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Steganos Password Manager 12 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 7 1%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
76.25% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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| Windows XP |
3.75% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.50% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
21.25% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.50% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.25% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.75% |
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Geography
60.22% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
60.22% |
| United States |
21.51% |
| France |
4.30% |
| Austria |
3.23% |
| Thailand |
2.15% |
| Switzerland |
2.15% |
| United Kingdom |
2.15% |
| New Zealand |
1.08% |
| Romania |
1.08% |
| Iran |
1.08% |
| Canada |
1.08% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
35.42% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.50% |
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| Dell |
10.42% |
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| Medion |
10.42% |
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| ASUS |
8.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.33% |
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| Intel |
6.25% |
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| Sony |
4.17% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.08% |
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| Lenovo |
2.08% |
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Common models |
| Acer TravelMate 5760Z |
14.04% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.51% |
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| Acer Aspire M7811 |
3.51% |
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| Acer Aspire 5738 |
1.75% |
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| HP-Pavilion NP191AA-ABA p... |
1.75% |
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| Gigabyte H55M-UD2H |
1.75% |
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About (from Steganos GmbH)
Steganos’ advanced encryption options make hiding photos, documents and contact data easy — an invaluable tool when you consider how many laptops are lost or stolen everyday.
Publisher URL: www.steganos.com