mngr.dll
Application Manager by Bit89 Inc. (Signed)
Warning 26 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of mngr.dll.
Overview
mngr.dll has 3 known versions, the most recent one is 2,6,1123,78. The average file size is about 2.07 MB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Bit89 Inc. by the certification authority GoDaddy.com. Numerous variations of mngr.dll have been installed with both Browser Manager and PC Performer Manager.
What is mngr.dll?
Browser Manager is a third party web browser add-in classified mostly as adware that used to be bundled with PerformerSoft products including PC Performer. At one point PerformerSoft was attempting to monetize their products with the Bit89 line of browser adware products (but this might not be the case any longer.) Bit89.com, the maker of this program is a known adware/malware distributor, so caution should be taken.
About mngr.dll (from Bit89 Inc.)
“Automatically optimize your registry settings to prevent crashes and help speed up your computer. Manage start up – goes to the Start Up Manager and shows the programs that are loaded when Windows s”
 Details
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| File name: | mngr.dll |
| Publisher: | PerformerSoft LLC |
| Product name: | Application Manager |
| Description: | Protector |
| Typical file path: | C:\ProgramData\Browser Manager\2.5.911.18\{c16c1ccb-7046-4e5c-a2f3-533ad2fec8e8}\mngr.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Bit89 Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | GoDaddy.com |
| Effective date: | Tuesday, September 4, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Friday, September 4, 2015 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Application Manager.)
Browser Manager (also known as Application Manager) is a third party web browser add-in classified mostly as a potentially unwanted program that used to be bundled with PerformerSoft products includin...
PC Performer Manager is bundled with various PC Performer registry optimization products.
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 26 of them detected the following malware.
| Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection | File version |
| AhnLab V3 Internet Security |
2013.01.24 |
Win-Adware/Bromngr.2147352 |
2,5,911,18 |
| AhnLab V3 Internet Security |
2013.06.02 |
Adware/Win32.Agent |
2,6,1123,78 |
| AVG |
2014.0.3629 |
Generic5.RQR |
2,5,976,107 |
| Comodo Internet Security |
15961 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
2,5,976,107 |
| Dr.Web |
7.0.4.09250 |
Adware.BGuard.7 |
2,5,911,18 |
| Dr.Web |
8.13.4.17 |
Adware.BGuard.7 |
2,5,976,107 |
| ESET NOD32 |
7.7923 |
a variant of Win32/bProtector.A |
2,5,911,18 |
| ESET NOD32 |
7.8237 |
a variant of Win32/bProtector.A |
2,5,976,107 |
| ESET NOD32 |
7.8401 |
a variant of Win32/bProtector.A |
2,6,1123,78 |
| Fortinet |
5.0.43.0 |
Adware/Bromngr |
2,5,976,107 |
| Jiangmin |
13.0.900 |
AdWare/Bromngr.f |
2,5,911,18 |
| Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
AdWare/Bromngr.j |
2,5,976,107 |
| K7 AntiVirus |
9.164.8535 |
Adware |
2,5,976,107 |
| K7GW |
12.7.0.8 |
Adware |
2,5,976,107 |
| Sophos |
4.89.0 |
BProtector |
2,6,1123,78 |
| SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1008 |
Adware.BProtector |
2,5,976,107 |
| Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1011 |
ADW_BROMNGR |
2,5,911,18 |
| Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_BROMNGR |
2,5,976,107 |
| Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_BROMNGR |
2,6,1123,78 |
| Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_BROMNGR |
2,5,911,18 |
| Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_BROMNGR |
2,5,976,107 |
| Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_BROMNGR |
2,6,1123,78 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.18.4 |
AdWare.Bromngr.a |
2,5,911,18 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.20.2 |
AdWare.Bromngr |
2,5,976,107 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
16938 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
2,5,976,107 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
18352 |
Bprotector (fs) |
2,6,1123,78 |
All file variations of mngr.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
48.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.00% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
8.00% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
4.00% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
4.00% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 32.00% of Application Manager.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
50.00% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
|
| ASUS |
16.67% |
|
| Acer |
8.33% |
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