The file desktopmgr.exe, known as BlackBerry Desktop Manager, belongs to software Desktop Tools for RIM Handhelds by Research In Motion (RIM). This program is a component of the application BlackBerry Desktop Software. BlackBerry is a line of handheld devices designed marketed by Research In Motion that features a physical QWERTY keyboard or a multi-touch screen and virtual keyboard in newer models. This handheld device can be used to shoot video, play music, take photos, and perform online functions such as Web browsing and emailing. The interface for the Desktop Manager is user friendly and includes menus for the synchronization, management, and connection with a PC or Mac. The Blackberry Desktop Software enables users to synchronize the desktop organizer, music and media files from a PC or Mac to the BlackBerry device. This program manages downloaded programs, and enables users to remove unused programs and add games and new applications, including BlueBerry software alerts to keep the smartphone updated and running smoothly.
How can I stop desktopmgr.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. desktopmgr.exe. is used by BlackBerry Desktop Software, If you shut down desktopmgr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop desktopmgr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is BlackBerry Desktop Software, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as BlackBerry Desktop Software, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is desktopmgr.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if desktopmgr.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if desktopmgr.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that desktopmgr.exe, belongs to, in this case BlackBerry Desktop Software