Should I remove WindowManager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #31,483
United States Rank #20,931
Reach 0.0043%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.3.1 |
1.18% |
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| 5.2.0 |
1.18% |
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| 5.1.0 |
2.35% |
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| 5.0.0 |
1.18% |
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| 4.6.1 |
1.18% |
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| 4.6.0 |
2.35% |
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| 4.5.3 |
3.53% |
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| 4.5.1 |
1.18% |
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| 4.4.0 |
2.35% |
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| 4.3.0 |
1.18% |
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| 4.2.2 |
1.18% |
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| 4.0.6 |
4.71% |
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| 4.0.5 |
2.35% |
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| 3.7.2 |
4.71% |
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| 3.6.2 |
1.18% |
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| 3.5.0 |
2.35% |
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| 3.4.3 |
9.41% |
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| 3.4.1 |
4.71% |
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| 3.3.4 |
3.53% |
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| 3.3.3 |
16.47% |
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| 3.3.2 |
4.71% |
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| 3.3.1 |
2.35% |
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| 3.3.0 |
1.18% |
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| 3.1.1 |
2.35% |
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| 3.0.3 |
1.18% |
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| 3.0.1 |
1.18% |
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| 2.0.3 |
3.53% |
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| 1.9.1 |
1.18% |
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| 1.9.0 |
1.18% |
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| 1.8.2 |
11.76% |
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| 1.4.1 |
1.18% |
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WindowManager
Overview
WindowManager is a software program developed by DeskSoft. The most common release is 3.3.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named windowmanager.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 1.32 MB (1,382,565 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 78% of users of WindowManager come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.desksoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WindowManager
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\WindowManager\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.32 MB
Files installed by WindowManager
| Program executable: | windowmanager.exe |
| Name: | WindowManager |
| WindowManager Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\windowmanager\windowmanager.exe |
| MD5: | 23135a7375cfa1be72f0849f00c8f5dd |
Additional files:
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SetDLC.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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WindowManager.dll
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WindowManager64.dll
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WindowManager64.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- WindowManager.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9E4ED441-ABE7-47CB-B4B0-11DBAF8EE66C}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- WindowManager.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named WindowManager.
Startup File (User Run)
- WindowManager.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'WindowManager.exe' and executes as "C:\Program Files\WindowManager\WindowManager.exe".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| WindowManager64.exe |
| Memory: | 1.46 MB | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00003056% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 973 | |
How do I remove WindowManager?
You can uninstall WindowManager 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 WindowManager, 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 WindowManager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win XP 1%
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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 |
56.98% |
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| Windows 10 |
41.86% |
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| Windows XP |
1.16% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.33% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
18.07% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.25% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.05% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
12.05% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.82% |
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Geography
77.87% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.87% |
| United Kingdom |
5.74% |
| Germany |
4.10% |
| Italy |
1.64% |
| Netherlands |
1.64% |
| Canada |
1.64% |
| Finland |
0.82% |
| India |
0.82% |
| Korea |
0.82% |
| Austria |
0.82% |
| Belgium |
0.82% |
| Spain |
0.82% |
| Iran |
0.82% |
| OM |
0.82% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
51.72% |
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| Dell |
10.34% |
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| Lenovo |
8.62% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.90% |
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| Toshiba |
6.90% |
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| Intel |
3.45% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.45% |
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| Sony |
1.72% |
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| Sahara |
1.72% |
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| Samsung |
1.72% |
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| Acer |
1.72% |
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| ASUS |
1.72% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
14.06% |
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| ASUS All Series |
10.94% |
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| HP-Pavilion NY639AA-ABA p... |
6.25% |
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| Gigabyte EP45-UD3P |
3.13% |
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| Dell Inspiron 580 |
3.13% |
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| LENOVO 3493GPU |
3.13% |
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Publisher URL: www.desksoft.com