What is Browser Manager?
By Bit89 Inc.
What is it?
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.
Why should I uninstall Browser Manager?
This web browser plug-in has been known to have adverse effect on your web browser's and overall PC's performance and stability. This toolbar is known to monitor your search queries and browsing habits in order to send you targeted ads and modify your search settings and results.
Typical installation path: C:\ProgramData\Browser Manager\
Publisher about URL: http://www.bit89.com/
About Bit89 Inc.
Bit89 Inc. is the owner of Bit89.com, the maker (and possibly) the owner of various advertising supported monitization software plugins used by companies such as PerformerSoft LLC, the maker of the PC Performer. Bit89 makes an adware and potentially unwanted plugin known as Browser Manager and or Application Manager which is a web browser toolbar/add-in for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. The plugin system consists of a hooker module that is loaded into the bundled application as well as a stand alone process and in the case of Browser Manager, a Windows service. Bundled/hooked programs include eType Application by DSNR, 7-Zip bundled application as well as others.
Bit89 Inc. is owned and operated by Felix Leshno of Web Monsters LTD, an affiliate marketing firm, as well as CMO at PerformerSoft. PerformerSoft, which bundles the Browser Manager components. Bit89 Inc. is also registered to the same account as the following domains, all associated with the PerformerSoft line of products such as appround.us, appround.net, appround.com, vax9.com (which markets itself as an antivirus program), fasterbetterpc.com, driverperformer.com and of course performersoft.com. Bit89 is also associated with another adware bundling install manager called InstallBrain (bundlers of Babylon Toolbar, Searchcore Toolbar, DealFinder, Findamo and PriceGoing) as well SpecialSavings.
More about Bit89 Inc....Bit89 Inc. web site: www.bit89.com
Files installed by Bit89 Inc.
- spext.dll (BrowserProtect by Bit89)
How to Automatically Uninstall Browser Manager (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button , this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called Browser Manager by Bit89 Inc.. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well Browser Manager performs on your PC.)
Browser Manager by Bit89 Inc.
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall button and Boost will completely remove Browser Manager from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall Browser Manager (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall Browser Manager. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Browser Manager from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Browser Manager from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select Browser Manager from the list of programs and click Remove.