Windows User Manager Adware

What is Windows User Manager?

Windows User Manager is a rogue application distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called "bundling". Following infiltration, this app generates various intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, Windows User Manager is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

This adware generates pop-up, coupon, banner, interstitial, and other similar intrusive ads. To achieve this, developers use a 'virtual layer' - a tool that enables placement of third party graphical content on any site. None of the displayed advertisements originate from users' visited websites.

The underlying content is often concealed, significantly diminishing the Internet browsing experience. Furthermore, these ads can redirect users to malicious websites - clicking them risks further adware or malware infections.

Be aware that Windows User Manager continually gathers various data relating to Internet browsing activity including IP addresses, queries entered into search engines, websites visited, and pages viewed.

Note that this information might be personally identifiable and shared by developers of Windows User Manager with cooperating third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse personal information to generate revenue.

Therefore, the presence of an information-tracking app such as Windows User Manager on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. You are strongly advised to uninstall Windows User Manager adware immediately.

There are hundreds of adware-type applications that share similarities with Windows User Manager. Examples include Aerojet, AppTrailers, LoadLeader, and Content Protector. 

Note that all adware offers certain features that supposedly enhance the Internet browsing experience in some way, however, research shows that all claims to provide 'valuable functionality' are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

In fact, apps such as Windows User Manager provide no significant value for regular users. Adware simply generates intrusive online advertisements and collects personally identifiable information.

How did Windows User Manager install on my computer?

As mentioned above, Windows User Manager is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called "bundling" - stealth installation of third party applications with regular software/apps. Developers hide bundled applications within the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings of the download/installation processes.

Rushing and skipping this section exposes the system to risk of various infections and compromises users' privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent this situation, be very cautious when downloading and installing software. Closely analyze each step using the "Custom/Advanced" settings. Furthermore, cancel all additionally-included applications. Bundled programs are often malicious and should never be installed.

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Quick menu:

• What is Windows User Manager?
• STEP 1. Uninstall Windows User Manager application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Windows User Manager adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove Windows User Manager ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Windows User Manager' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove Windows User Manager ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Windows User Manager adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "Windows User Manager", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes Windows User Manager ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove Windows User Manager adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, Windows User Manager did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by windows user manager, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by windows user manager, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by windows user manager removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by windows user manager, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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