Should I remove Windows 8 Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #6,423
United States Rank #10,804
Reach 0.0699%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.89 days
262.18 days >
Average installed length: 137.75 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.2.8 |
3.56% |
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| 2.2.7 |
1.96% |
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| 2.2.6 |
1.09% |
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| 2.2.5 |
1.67% |
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| 2.2.4 |
1.09% |
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| 2.2.3 |
1.45% |
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| 2.2.2 |
1.45% |
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| 2.2.1 |
1.23% |
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| 2.2.0 |
2.11% |
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| 2.1.9 |
1.16% |
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| 2.1.8 |
1.74% |
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| 2.1.7 |
2.25% |
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| 2.1.6 |
1.45% |
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| 2.1.5 |
1.60% |
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| 2.1.4 |
1.60% |
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| 2.1.3 |
1.02% |
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| 2.1.2 |
2.18% |
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| 2.1.1 |
1.89% |
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| 2.1.0 |
2.32% |
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| 2.0.9 |
2.47% |
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| 2.0.8 |
1.53% |
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| 2.0.7 |
1.38% |
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| 2.0.6 |
1.82% |
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| 2.0.5 |
1.31% |
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| 2.0.4 |
2.76% |
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| 2.0.3 |
2.25% |
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| 2.0.2 |
1.09% |
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| 2.0.1 |
6.75% |
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| 2.0.0 |
3.70% |
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| 1.1.9 |
2.32% |
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| 1.1.8 |
2.98% |
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| 1.1.7 |
2.40% |
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| 1.1.6 |
1.96% |
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| 1.1.5 |
2.25% |
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| 1.1.4 |
1.38% |
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| 1.1.3 |
1.96% |
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| 1.1.2 |
2.11% |
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| 1.1.1 |
1.89% |
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| 1.0.9 |
3.63% |
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| 1.0.8 |
3.20% |
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| 1.0.7 |
1.74% |
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| 1.0.6 |
1.45% |
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| 1.0.5 |
1.60% |
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| 1.0.4 |
0.65% |
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| 1.0.3 |
0.58% |
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| 1.0.2.1 |
0.73% |
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| 1.0.2 |
0.87% |
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| 1.0.1 |
5.01% |
|
| 1.0.0 |
1.53% |
|
| 0.2.0 |
0.07% |
|
| 0.1.0 |
0.07% |
|
| 52 versions |
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Windows 8 Manager
from Yamicsoft
Overview
Windows 8 Manager is a software program developed by Yamicsoft. The most common release is 2.0.1, 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 windows8manager.exe. The setup package generally installs about 50 files and is usually about 20.74 MB (21,750,043 bytes). The installed file LiveUpdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 28% of users of Windows 8 Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.yamicsoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Yamicsoft\Windows 8 Manager\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{EB29DC54-6536-4C16-ABDC-43ABFF7E5B0C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 20.74 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Windows 8 Manager
| Program executable: | windows8manager.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\yamicsoft\windows 8 manager\windows8manager.exe |
| MD5: | 76cc1e4a98f996712889a2a35dcdac8f |
Additional files:
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IEManager.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Internet Explorer Manager
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DuplicateFilesFinder.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Duplicate Files Finder
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TaskSchedulerManager.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Task Scheduler Manager
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HiddenDeviceManager.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Hidden Device Manager
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ContextMenuManager.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Context Menu Manager
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RunShortcutCreator.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Run Shortcut Creator
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LaunchTaskCommand.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Launch Task Command
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LockScreenChanger.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Lock Screen Changer
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OptimizationWizard.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Optimization Wizard
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ModernUISettings.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Modern UI Settings
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SystemInfo.exe - Windows 8 Manager - System Information
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JunkFileCleaner.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Junk File Cleaner
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PrivacyProtector.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Privacy Protector
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SmartUninstaller.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Smart Uninstaller
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ComputerManager.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Computer Manager
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RegistryCleaner.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Registry Cleaner
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1-ClickCleaner.exe - Windows 8 Manager - 1-Click Cleaner
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DesktopCleaner.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Desktop Cleaner
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ProcessManager.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Process Manager
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RegistryDefrag.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Registry Defrag
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ServiceManager.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Service Manager
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StartupManager.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Startup Manager
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PinnedManager.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Pinned Manager
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RegistryTools.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Registry Tools
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TaskDialog.dll - Windows 7 Manager - TaskDialog DLL
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DiskAnalyzer.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Disk Analyzer
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FileSecurity.exe - Windows 8 Manager - File Security
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FileSplitter.exe - Windows 8 Manager - File Splitter
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FileUndelete.exe - Windows 8 Manager - File Undelete
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IconRes.dll - Windows 8 Manager - Icon Resource
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RepairCenter.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Repair Center
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HostsEditor.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Hosts Editor
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BingImages.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Bing Images
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IPSwitcher.exe - Windows 8 Manager - IP Switcher
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LiveUpdate.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Live Update
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LockSystem.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Lock System
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SuperCopy.exe - Windows 8 Manager - Super Copy
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MyTask.exe - Windows 8 Manager - My Task
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JumpListQuickLauncher.exe - Windows 8 Manager - JumpList Quick Launcher
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DevComponents.DotNetBar2.dll (by DevComponents.com) - DevComponents.DotNetBar
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CheckBoxComboBox.dll (by IT) - CheckBoxComboBox
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LiveUpdateCopy.exe - appAutoUpdate
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SetACL.exe (by Helge Klein) - SetACL (SetACL 3)
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SetACL_x64.exe (by Helge Klein)
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idll.exe
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ServiceControllerEx.dll
Behaviors exhibited
4 Scheduled Tasks
- OptimizationWizard.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Windows 8 Manager - Optimization Wizard'.
- LaunchTaskCommand.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Dormir' (runs daily at 23:27).
- DesktopCleaner.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Windows 8 Manager - Desktop Cleaner'.
- 1-ClickCleaner.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Windows 8 Manager - 1-Click Cleaner' (runs daily at 00:01).
3 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- LockScreenChanger.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Windows 8 Manager - Lock Screen Changer.
- PrivacyProtector.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Windows 8 Manager - Privacy Protector.
- MyTask.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Windows 8 Manager - My Task - SessionEvent.
Startup File (User Run)
- LaunchTaskCommand.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'WDSM' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Yamicsoft\Windows 8 Manager\LaunchTaskCommand.exe" "WindowsDefenderStatusManager".
How do I remove Windows 8 Manager?
You can uninstall Windows 8 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 Windows 8 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 Windows 8 Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 99%
Win 8.1 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
99.71% |
|
| Windows 7 |
0.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
30.71% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
16.78% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
14.95% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
7.80% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
5.91% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
4.74% |
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Geography
27.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
27.86% |
| United Kingdom |
5.10% |
| Italy |
4.48% |
| France |
3.78% |
| Canada |
3.43% |
| Germany |
2.99% |
| Iran |
2.90% |
| Russia |
2.55% |
| Netherlands |
2.46% |
| India |
2.02% |
| DZ |
1.85% |
| Spain |
1.85% |
| Poland |
1.85% |
| Australia |
1.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.28% |
|
| ASUS |
14.39% |
|
| Acer |
13.39% |
|
| Dell |
12.64% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.14% |
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| Toshiba |
6.63% |
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| Lenovo |
6.26% |
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| Samsung |
3.75% |
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| Medion |
2.88% |
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| Intel |
2.63% |
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| MSI |
0.88% |
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| Alienware |
0.75% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
7.51% |
|
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.63% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7708 |
3.75% |
|
| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.49% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.49% |
|
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.14% |
|