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* What is Free Download Manager

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove Free Download Manager manually

* Uninstall Free Download Manager from Windows 10

* Uninstall Free Download Manager from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall Free Download Manager from Windows 7

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Affected browsers:

Free Download Manager

(*.*)

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


There were a various of laws passed to monitor installation of software suspecting to be Free Download Manager when battling to remove it. Pursuant to 2005 study by America Online and the National Cyber Security Alliance, 61 percent users called in question had Free Download Manager on their PCs and that they obligatory to perform removal or install comely removal tool. Customary, Free Download Manager attacked PC does not give the infection to other machines. But this doesn't constrain Free Download Manager less malicious than viruses and its requirement to remove Free Download Manager less emergent. Once running Free Download Manager audits if its registry HTML links are removed to repair them proving the requirement to remove worm right away. Hell of a fight about that, some badware even perform functions of antivirus and so they make consumer boggle to complete Free Download Manager removal. If you don't crave to remove Free Download Manager or purchase special removal tool, you can lessen privileges of specific attackable WAD-facing advances such as IE program.

Free Download Manager intrusion method

Free Download Manager installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Free Download Manager). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Free Download Manager copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is (*.*). Sometimes it creates new startup key with name Free Download Manager and value (*.*). You can also find it in your processes list with name (*.*) or Free Download Manager. Also, it can create folder with name Free Download Manager under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation Free Download Manager starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove Free Download Manager immediately.


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How to remove Free Download Manager manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Free Download Manager, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Free Download Manager.

To get rid of Free Download Manager, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Free Download Manager related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Free Download Manager entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Free Download Manager won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find Free Download Manager under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate Free Download Manager or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find Free Download Manager

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Free Download Manager related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Free Download Manager are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like Free Download Manager.

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Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Free Download Manager and (*.*) we received earlier:

Problem Summary: Can't find FDM to remove it - Google Chrome, Win7

I was unaware that my Win7 notebook had FDM until now... It's unreasonably been going through cycles of "blue screen of death". It's only Google Chrome that is affected, but I can't seem to remove it. All downloads from Google Chrome end up going through FDM which pops up saying it's not installed correctly... and now I can't even open the browser on my notebook. This is from my Win8 computer which seems to be fine. Help!

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: error message 80040154

Wont download says fdlm not properly installed remove and reinstall.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: CANT DOWNLOAD PICTURES TO FACEBOOK

IT SAYS TO DOWNLOAD FLASH PLAYER BUT MY DOWNLOAD MANAGER WONT LET IT

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: can't download because of Free Download Manager

Your recommended suggestions all require downloading a tool, but FDM prevents me from downloading anything.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: free download manager error

I can't download any programmes including any malware removal tools without getting the error message download was transferred to free download manager.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: cannot delete FDM

Everything I try to download (including your DL Spyhunter & Removal Tool transfers to FDM) & says to go back but there is no back arrow. Error code: 80040154, Free DL/Mgr not properly installed. Please re-install. If you want FDM w/browser remove hpfdm.dll from your browser plug-in directory. Same as everyone on this site!!! PLEASE help! I don't even know how to get to my browser plug-in directory?

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: 733 infections on pc

is there away for me to get spyhunter free i attend online school, I am on disability amt. 710.00 , and my pc is really messed up

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: serial number problem

is not downloading, it always complain of serial number which i cannot remember

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: can't download any files

when I try to download any file I get and error message:Free downlaod manager is not installed remove npfm.dll.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Download manager prblms

I am having problems with downloading programss such as Photoshop online everytime I go to click the download button I get a message saying Free download Manager is not properly installed! If you want to download with your browser please remove "npfdm.dll" file in your plugin directory. Error code:80040154. So I found this website and tried downloading your spyhunter hoping that would take care of the issue but after the installation I went back to try again and download Photshop off the adobe website and Im just recieving the same error message. I guess i dont know what to do next and why I keep getting that message my computer is fairly new less then 7 months and I have the windows 8 in case you need to know. Thanks for your help! I dont know anything about this stuff other then im guessing its a virus??

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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