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wdfmgr.exe file information

The process Windows User Mode Driver Manager belongs to the software Microsoft Windows Operating System or MicrosoftR WindowsR Operating System or Microsoft¢ç Windows¢ç Operating System or Windows User Mode Driver Framework or wdfmgr.exe by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: File wdfmgr.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 38,912 bytes (99% of all occurrence), 37,888 bytes, 115,712 bytes, 49,664 bytes, 44,544 bytes, 50,176 bytes, 216,832 bytes.
The program is not visible. File wdfmgr.exe is not a Windows core file. wdfmgr.exe is a Microsoft signed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 17% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If wdfmgr.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 30% dangerous. File size is 38,912 bytes (80% of all occurrence), 477,696 bytes. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. File wdfmgr.exe is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. wdfmgr.exe is able to record inputs.

If wdfmgr.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 59% dangerous. File size is 53,248 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 478,290 bytes. There is no description of the program. File wdfmgr.exe is not a Windows core file. wdfmgr.exe is able to monitor applications, record inputs, hide itself.

If wdfmgr.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 96% dangerous. File size is 7,680 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as wdfmgr.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the wdfmgr.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Nero 7 adds it, even when I tweaked the install cfg file so that it only installed the Tools - CDSpeed,DriveSpeed etc, very determined to install this at any cost. I disabled it.
  Col Peters  

I don't have MP10 but recently installed some DivX stuff and wdfmgr.exe showed up in TM. I've disabled it in my current profile. I've noticed that my zone alarm "True Vector" service has been shut down a couple of times recently, so I'll keep an eye on that to see if disbling wdfmgr.exe "cures" that.
  hi_carb  

it caused problems - when i opened an IE window, it initially would give me an "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage", but the page would appear when I hit refresh. quarantining this file stopped that problem.
   

NOT part of WMP 10 also present on a WMP 9 System, have disabled in services, no problems since ( I want my 32kb back)
  Ted  

It's from MS so it's not a risk.
  cheekyMonkey  

This should be got rid of as soon as possible according to this site here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/wdfmgr.exe-11233.html. It's added by the W32/Agobot-TB worm. When started, this infections connects to a remote IRC server where it waits for commands to execute.
  John Ward   (further information)

Comes With WMP10, eliminates problems with compatibility with any other Players...
  StranJer  

I do not have windows media player10 (only 9), but it's in here.
   

It can/will bog down your wireless access point by continually repeating information back to Microsoft. Shut it down in services.msc
  Alpha1  

After you install Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, a new process appears in Windows Task Manager. This process is named the Windows User Mode Driver Framework service
  smahdif   (further information)

Its installed with WMP10 -- sometimes and its always with Winamp. Supposed to increase compatibility but has worked adversely for many increasing the CPU to 100%. Either case, unless your having problems with Winamp or WMP then kill it from Task Manager.
  Kazna  

Part of WMP 10, and a few other things (i dont have 10 installed, but its running), easy to turn off
  pixitha   (further information)

Part of WMP 10 - easily disabled - run: services.msc
  Stoob  

Part of Windows Media Player 10. Harmless and can be disabled.
  TorTech   (further information)

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