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What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0 |
100.00% |
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Desktop Manager version 1.0
from Expi
Overview
Desktop Manager version 1.0 is a software program developed by Expi. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 2.38 MB (2,498,482 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 58% of users of Desktop Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in Belgium and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.expi.be
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Desktop Manager\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Desktop Manager\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.38 MB
Files installed by Desktop Manager version 1.0
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Desktop Manager.exe - Desktop Manager
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PdfSharp.dll (by empira Software GmbH, Cologne (Germany)) - PDFsharp
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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RichTextBox.dll (by Microsoft) - RichTextBox
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Desktop Manager.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D551CACC-47A4-418C-9A7A-AC9756DA2FA6}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- Desktop Manager.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'DesktopManager' and executes as C:\Program Files\Desktop Manager\Desktop Manager.exe -t.
How do I remove Desktop Manager?
You can uninstall Desktop Manager 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 Desktop Manager version 1.0, 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 Desktop Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
Win 10 38%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
62.50% |
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| Windows 10 |
37.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
25.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
12.50% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.50% |
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Geography
58.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
58.33% |
| Belgium |
16.67% |
| Netherlands |
16.67% |
| Croatia |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
25.00% |
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| Medion |
25.00% |
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| Toshiba |
12.50% |
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| Dell |
12.50% |
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| Acer |
12.50% |
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| American Megatrends |
12.50% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite S955 |
14.29% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
14.29% |
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| MEDION MS-7797 |
14.29% |
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| Dell Dell XPS720 |
14.29% |
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| ASUSTeK N76VZ |
14.29% |
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| ASUSTeK K75VM |
14.29% |
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