Steganos Password Manager 16
Overview
Steganos Password Manager 16 is a program developed by Steganos GmbH. The most used version is 16.0.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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). In the Mozilla Firefox browser, it will add an add-on. The software installer includes 20 files. Updater.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 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 73% of users of Steganos Password Manager 16 come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.steganos.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Steganos Password Manager 16\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Steganos Password Manager 16\uninstall.exe
Files installed by Steganos Password Manager 16
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PasswordManager.exe - Steganos Password Manager 16 (Steganos Password Manager)
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passwordmanagercom.exe - Steganos Password Manager Chrome Autofill Relay
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passwordmanageriebroker.exe - Steganos Password Manager IE Broker
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PasswordManagerStandalone.exe - Steganos Password Manager Standalone
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ShutdownPasswordManager.exe - PasswordManager ShutdownApp
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ShutdownPasswordManagerRelay.exe - PasswordManagerCom ShutdownApp
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SPMIEToolbar.dll - Internet Explorer Toolbar and BHO
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uninstall.exe
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UninstallWindow.exe - Uninstall Window
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Updater.exe - Update Wizard
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SPMIEToolbar64.dll - Steganos Password Manager (Steganos Password Manager 64-Bit Internet Explorer Toolbar)
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SPMExporter.dll - SPMExporter
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SPMExporter.exe - SPMExporterRegistry
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passwordmanager.conversion.exe
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ResetPendingMoves.exe
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spmplugin3.xpi
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Subsembly.Crypto.dll (by Subsembly GmbH) - Subsembly.Crypto
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Subsembly.SubFS.dll (by Subsembly GmbH) - Subsembly.SubFS
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer Extensions
- SPMIEToolbar64.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {024538B9-3F39-49FF-9503-975F743210FA}.
- SPMIEToolbar.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {024538B9-3F39-49FF-9503-975F743210FA}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- SPMIEToolbar64.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).
- 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 '{3220750A-54C1-48C2-8F91-0A3CC52E9796}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- PasswordManager.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'SPM16_Agent' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steganos Password Manager 16\PasswordManager.exe" -agent.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- passwordmanagercom.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SPM16 Chrome Autofill Relay' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Steganos Password Manager 16\passwordmanagercom.exe".
How do I remove Steganos Password Manager 16?
You can uninstall Steganos Password Manager 16 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 16, 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 16.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Steganos Password Manager 16 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 10 60%
Win 7 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
59.72% |
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| Windows 7 |
38.89% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.39% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
20.28% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
19.58% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.59% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
11.89% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.69% |
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Geography
72.85% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
72.85% |
| United States |
13.25% |
| United Kingdom |
5.30% |
| Austria |
3.31% |
| France |
2.65% |
| Canada |
1.32% |
| Switzerland |
0.66% |
| Italy |
0.66% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Medion |
23.68% |
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| Acer |
19.74% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.42% |
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| ASUS |
10.53% |
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| Dell |
9.21% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.58% |
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| Samsung |
3.95% |
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| Lenovo |
3.95% |
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| Toshiba |
2.63% |
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| Alienware |
1.32% |
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Common models |
| HP HP Notebook |
2.83% |
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| MSI MS-7817 |
2.83% |
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| ASUS All Series |
1.89% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
1.89% |
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| Packard Bell ixtreme M574... |
1.89% |
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| Dell XPS 8300 |
1.89% |
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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