Should I remove Trend Micro Password Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #3,901
United States Rank #2,558
Reach 0.1391%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.36 days
246.69 days >
Average installed length: 129.62 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.0.0.1078 |
0.33% |
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| 3.8.0.1069 |
0.11% |
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| 3.8.0.1026 |
4.09% |
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| 3.8.0.1009 |
1.13% |
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| 3.7.0.1220 |
0.22% |
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| 3.7.0.1179 |
3.03% |
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| 3.7.0.1168 |
0.07% |
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| 3.7.0.1126 |
0.40% |
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| 3.7.0.1125 |
4.52% |
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| 3.7.0.1100 |
4.38% |
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| 3.7.0.1075 |
2.74% |
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| 3.6.0.1076 |
4.05% |
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| 3.6.0.1057 |
0.80% |
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| 3.5.0.1355 |
0.55% |
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| 3.5.0.1353 |
5.55% |
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| 3.5.0.1298 |
0.22% |
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| 3.5.0.1291 |
0.36% |
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| 3.5.0.1288 |
2.26% |
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| 3.5.0.1281 |
0.04% |
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| 3.5.0.1261 |
2.01% |
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| 3.5.0.1223 |
1.46% |
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| 3.5.0.1201 |
0.80% |
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| 1.9.1189 |
28.31% |
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| 1.9.1188 |
5.44% |
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| 1.9.1176 |
5.84% |
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| 1.9.1157 |
10.51% |
|
| 1.9.1137 |
5.73% |
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| 1.9.0.1129 |
1.13% |
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| 1.9.0.1112 |
2.30% |
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| 1.9.0.1110 |
0.15% |
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| 1.9.0.1094 |
1.50% |
|
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Trend Micro Password Manager
Overview
Trend Micro Password Manager is a program developed by Trend Micro. The most used version is 1.9.1189, 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. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 main program executable is pwmconsole.exe. The software installer includes 70 files and is usually about 68.92 MB (72,263,756 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 71% of users of Trend Micro Password Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia and Germany.
Program details
URL: pwm.trendmicro.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\TMIDS\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\TMIDS\Remove.exe
Estimated size: 68.92 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Trend Micro Password Manager
| Program executable: | pwmconsole.exe |
| Name: | Trend Micro Password Manager |
| Management console |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\trend micro\tmids\pwmconsole.exe |
| MD5: | 97b25a2a4ad48644e12f93d65a2a9a1d |
Additional files:
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inner_AMSP_ClientLibrary.dll - Trend Micro Anti-Malware Solution Platform
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instInstallationLibrary.dll
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outer_AMSP_ClientLibrary.dll
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util3rdComponentInstall.dll
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utilAccessControl.dll
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utilComponentInfo.dll
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utilDebugLog.dll
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utilGenericLoader.dll
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utilInstallation.dll
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utilIPC.dll
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utilMsgBuffer.dll
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utilRPC.dll
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utilThread.dll
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libcef.dll - Trend Micro's Chromium Embedded Framework (Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library)
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tmufeng.dll - Trend Micro URL Filtering Engine
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bhoDirectPass32.dll - Trend Micro Password Manager (Trend Micro Password Manager browser add-on)
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bhoDirectPass64.dll
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BrowserPasswordExporter.exe - Password Manager Password Exporter
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BrowserPasswordExporter64.exe
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BrowserPasswordTool32.dll - Browser Password Helper Tools
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BrowserPasswordTool64.dll
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IECfgHlp32.dll - Trend Micro Internet Security IE Configuration Library
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IECfgHlp64.dll
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InstallFrame.dll - Trend Micro Password Manager Install frame
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InstallWorkspace.exe - Trend Micro Password Manager Install console
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KeyPro.exe - Trend Micro Password Manager Support Tool
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ProviderManager32.dll - Provider Manager Dynamic Link Library
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ProviderManager64.dll
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PwmDiagnose.exe - Diagnostic Toolkit for Trend Micro Password Manager
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PwmIEBHO32.dll - Trend Micro browser add-on
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PwmIEBHO64.dll
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PwmIPC.dll - Trend Micro Password Manager Service IPC
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PwmSvc.exe - Trend Micro Password Manager Service
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PwmUpPa.exe - Trend Micro Password Manager Patch Agent
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Remove.exe - Trend Micro Password Manager Remove Launcher
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SecureBrowser.exe - Trend Micro Password Manager Secure Browser
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SecureFrame.dll - Secured Web Browser
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SupportTool.exe - Password Manager Diagnostic Toolkit
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TmDbg32.dll - TmDbgLog Dynamic Link Library
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TmDbg64.dll
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Umbrella.dll - Trend Micro Password Manager Umbrella
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unzip.dll - Trend Active Update 1.32 (unzip)
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CorridorService.dll - Trend Micro Corridor
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tmwlutil.dll - Trend Micro AEGIS (Trend Micro White List Module)
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wccclient.dll - Trend Micro PCC (wccclient)
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7z.dll (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7z Standalone Plugin)
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7z.exe (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip Console
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boost_date_time-vc110-mt-1_49.dll
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boost_system-vc110-mt-1_49.dll
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boost_thread-vc110-mt-1_49.dll
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content_script.js
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libexpat.dll
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PwmChromeGPOMod.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
4 Internet Explorer BHOs
- bhoDirectPass32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Password Manager BHO' with the class of {782829FB-43A5-4AE0-A14E-590A252E7946} (Trend Micro Password Manager 3.5 BHO).
- PwmIEBHO64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Trend Micro Password Manager BHO' with the class of {3F019D1C-7EAA-4F25-A765-FBA635BD0AFF} (Trend Micro DirectPass BHO).
- bhoDirectPass64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Password Manager BHO' with the class of {782829FB-43A5-4AE0-A14E-590A252E7946} (Trend Micro Password Manager 3.5 BHO).
- PwmIEBHO32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Trend Micro Password Manager BHO' with the class of {3F019D1C-7EAA-4F25-A765-FBA635BD0AFF} (Trend Micro DirectPass BHO).
4 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- bhoDirectPass32.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Password Manager ToolBar' with the class of {97EE74D2-C351-4ECE-B75A-8CD36FAE3661} (Trend Micro Password Manager 3.5 Toolbar).
- PwmIEBHO64.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Trend Micro Password Manager ToolBar' with the class of {9B4B91FC-EC4D-4018-9575-96FA5A3C03C5} (Trend Micro DirectPass Toolbar).
- bhoDirectPass64.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Password Manager ToolBar' with the class of {97EE74D2-C351-4ECE-B75A-8CD36FAE3661} (Trend Micro Password Manager 3.5 Toolbar).
- PwmIEBHO32.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Trend Micro Password Manager ToolBar' with the class of {9B4B91FC-EC4D-4018-9575-96FA5A3C03C5} (Trend Micro DirectPass Toolbar).
2 Scheduled Tasks
- PwmConsole.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{66E97B90-C39E-41B5-812F-E59E24ADDE64}' (runs on registration).
- 7z.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{756B733B-AE51-48D9-A99C-3186D6DF6889}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- PwmConsole.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named PwmConsole.exe.
Service
- PwmSvc.exe runs as a service named 'Servicio de control central de Trend Micro Password Manager' (PwmSvc) "Administra todos los componentes de Password Manager".
Startup File (User Run)
- 7z.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named '7zip' and executes as "C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PwmConsole.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PwmConsole.exe' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Trend Micro\TMIDS\PwmConsole.exe" -s.
2 Startup Files (All Users Run Once)
- PwmUpPa.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'b948ad84-9ced-4b91-b080-d49d29c6174e' which loads as C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\TMIDS\PwmUpPa.exe /ApplyNewName.
- PwmChromeGPOMod.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '495884cc-3767-4aa5-8a9d-815f2ad61a82' which loads as C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\TMIDS\PwmChromeGPOMod.exe.
How do I remove Trend Micro Password Manager?
You can uninstall Trend Micro Password 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 Trend Micro Password Manager, 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 Trend Micro Password Manager.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Trend Micro Password Manager 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 70%
Win 8.1 0%
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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 |
69.84% |
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| Windows 7 |
26.95% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.06% |
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| Windows XP |
0.15% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
38.91% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
20.09% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.74% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.14% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.52% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
2.96% |
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Geography
71.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
71.33% |
| Australia |
15.06% |
| Germany |
2.58% |
| New Zealand |
2.37% |
| Canada |
1.48% |
| United Kingdom |
0.89% |
| Singapore |
0.82% |
| France |
0.77% |
| South Africa |
0.61% |
| Hong Kong |
0.49% |
| Austria |
0.49% |
| Italy |
0.41% |
| Netherlands |
0.36% |
| India |
0.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.67% |
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| Dell |
17.94% |
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| ASUS |
12.73% |
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| Toshiba |
12.17% |
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| Acer |
12.12% |
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| Lenovo |
7.26% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.35% |
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| Samsung |
0.70% |
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| Intel |
0.60% |
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| Alienware |
0.45% |
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Common models |
| HP 15 Notebook PC |
6.60% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.56% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.84% |
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| LENOVO 80E3 |
3.48% |
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| HP 15 TS Notebook PC |
3.36% |
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| HP HP Notebook |
3.12% |
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About Trend Micro
Trend Micro is a software security company that developes the Titanium Internet Security, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security, OfficeScan, and other security products and services.
Publisher URL: www.trendmicro.com