What is wprotectmanager.exe?
wprotectmanager.exe is part of wmp control and developed by Cherished Technololgy LIMITED according to the wprotectmanager.exe version information.
wprotectmanager.exe's description is "WPM Service"
wprotectmanager.exe is digitally signed by Cherished Technology Limited.
wprotectmanager.exe is usually located in the 'C:\ProgramData\WPM\' folder.
Some of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal detected wprotectmanager.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on wprotectmanager.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | wmp control |
| Company name | Cherished Technololgy LIMITED |
| File description | WPM Service |
| Internal name | wpm.exe |
| Original filename | wpm.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) 2013 |
| Product version | 17.8.0.3159 |
| File version | 17.8.0.3159 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | wmp control |
| Company name | Cherished Technololgy LIMITED |
| File description | WPM Service |
| Internal name | wpm.exe |
| Original filename | wpm.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (C) 2013 |
| Product version | 17.8.0.3159 |
| File version | 17.8.0.3159 |
Digital signatures [?]
wprotectmanager.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Cherished Technology Limited |
| Certificate issuer name | GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - G2 |
| Certificate serial number | 11210ca3d3c040f38e7317c765abb45e0bcb |
VirusTotal report
1 of the 49 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the wprotectmanager.exe file. That's a 2% detection rate.
| Scanner | Detection Name |
|---|---|
| Malwarebytes | PUP.Optional.WpManager.A |
Filename variants
wprotectmanager.exe may also use other filenames. The most common variants are listed below:
- NewGdp.exe
Folder name variants
wprotectmanager.exe may also be located in other folders than C:\ProgramData\WPM\. The most common variants are listed below:
- c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\wpm\
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Dane aplikacji\WPM\
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\WPM\
- c:\documents and settings\all users\dati applicazioni\wpm\
- C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\All Users\Anwendungsdaten\WPM\
- c:\users\%USERNAME%\appdata\local\temp\fullpackage_temp1388185356\tmp\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | e9986e9adb8d65b6ca30d80103f1f53c |
| SHA256 | 2e5d419ded7039880df79d204f68a7fbe3afd770d3552537cf40739efd1c661a |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to wprotectmanager.exe:
wprotectmanager.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
wprotectmanager.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
WPM Service has stopped working.
End Program - wprotectmanager.exe. This program is not responding.
wprotectmanager.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
wprotectmanager.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with the file?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with the file. 94% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 259 users.
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
The wmp service is an adware. It installs search pages based on earnings per access. It is installed in browsers and redirects you to search pages "delta-homes" and "awesome help" , they are installed in the windows registry also.. To remove them just use a cleaner adware.
# 4 Mar 2014, 10:25
Said Luviano writes
Avira scanner detected this file like an adware too
AVIRA - 14.0.3.350
# 27 Mar 2014, 23:47
Stefany writes