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What is Viewpoint Manager?
Viewpoint Manager (viewmgr.exe) is a file associated with either the Viewpoint Media Player or Viewpoint Toolbar. It manages the downloads and updates of the Viewpoint products. According to Viewpoint, the manager program will check for new updates once a day.
Viewpoint Media Player is a browser plug-in that enables users to view rich media content on the web. The player is used for AOL © Instant Greetings, AIM Themes, and other web applications. In other words, its similar to other programs like Flash, Quicktime, RealPlayer and other applications.
The Viewpoint Toolbar is a search application powered by Yahoo!. Neither the toolbar or media player are required by Windows to operate, they are merely add-on programs to the web.
Is Viewpoint Manager or associated programs considered spyware?
Since the Viewpoint programs do not track, collect, or sell information they are not considered spyware.
How did Viewpoint Get On My Computer?
This is probably why you came to this page in the first place, you noticed Viewpoint on your computer and didnt know you installed it. Well, this is because Viewpoint installs itself with various other programs such as AOL ©, AOL © Instant Messenger, Netscape, certain Adobe applications, and other programs on the web that require the media player to show their content.
Now if you are note using AOL © Instant Messenger or any other programs that use Viewpoint Media Player, you should be able to uninstall it without disrupting any applications. In this case, follow the steps below to remove Viewpoint.
How to Remove Viewpoint Media Player, Toolbar, or Manager
1) Right-click on the clock in your taskbar and choose Task Manager
2) Click on the Processes tab and search for VIEWMGR.EXE, if its found, click on it and then click End Task to close it
3) Click on Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs
4) Uninstall any of the following programs associated with Viewpoint
Viewpoint Manager
Viewpoint Media Player
Viewpoint Toolbar
5) Close the Add/Remove Programs and Control Panel
6) Restart your computer
Warning: If you install AOL © Instant Messenger, Adobe Atmosphere plugin, or another program that requires Viewpoint, it will download and install again.