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Should I remove IObit Malware Fighter 7?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #37,981
United States Rank #28,040
Reach 0.0028%

Versions

VersionDistribution
7.4.0.5832 5.45%
7.4.0.5820 41.82%
7.3.0.5801 12.73%
7.3.0.5799 21.82%
7.2.0.5748 7.27%
7.2.0.5746 3.64%
7.2.0.5743 3.64%
7.1.0.5675 1.82%
7.0.1.5172 1.82%

Other programs by IObit

IObit Malware Fighter 7

Overview

IObit Malware Fighter 7 is a program developed by IObit. The most used version is 7.4.0.5820, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is imf.exe. The software installer includes 61 files. AutoUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 67% of users of IObit Malware Fighter 7 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.IObit.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\iobit\iobit malware fighter\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\iobit\iobit malware fighter\unins000.exe"

Program filesFiles installed by IObit Malware Fighter 7

Program executable:imf.exe
Name:IObit Malware Fighter
Path:C:\Program Files\iobit\iobit malware fighter\imf.exe
MD5:27742f4b7b1074116602586e6f87a02d
Additional files:
  • IMFRegister.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Register
  • IWsIMF_AV10.exe - IObit Maleware Fighter (Windows Security Center)
  • AntiTracking.exe - IObit Malware Fighter (IObit Malware Fighter Anti-Tracking Details)
  • AutoUpdate.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Autoupdate
  • BDSHOOK.dll - BDSHOOK
  • bfIMF.exe
  • BigShowLib.dll - IObit Malware Fighter Bigupgrade Lib
  • BlueBirdInit.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Initialization
  • BrowserCleaner.exe - Browser Cleaner
  • BrowserProtect.exe - Homepage Advisor
  • cameractl.dll - DLL for Camera Protect
  • datastate.dll - IObit datastate Runtime Library
  • Dwfilectl.dll - file monitor control module.
  • ExclusivePsIMF.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Exclusive Pre-Order
  • fdptctl.dll - DLL For Force Delete
  • FeedBack.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Feedback
  • filectl.dll
  • FileMonitor.dll
  • giftbox.dll
  • HomepageSvc.dll - Homepage Advisor Service
  • IMF_ActionCenterDownloader.exe - Action Center Downloader
  • IMF_DownConfig.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Downconfig
  • imf602-20180528.exe
  • IMFAnalyzer.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Analyzer
  • IMFAntivirusFix.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Antivirus Fix
  • IMFAntivirusTips.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Antivirus Tips
  • IMFAntivirusUSB.exe - IObit Malware Fighter USB Antivius Tips
  • IMFBigUpgrade.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Bigupgrade
  • IMFCore.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Scan Engine
  • IMFDBUpdateStat.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Database
  • imfdownprotectl.dll - Communicate With Driver
  • imfefs.dll
  • imfefsfctl.dll - file control extend module.
  • IMFInstaller.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Installer
  • imfpp.dll
  • IMFPreOrder.dll
  • IMFsrv.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Service
  • IMFSrvWsc.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Wsc
  • IMFTips.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Tips
  • InfoHelp.dll - Info helper
  • IntegrateFilter.dll
  • IWsIMF.exe - IWsIMF
  • IWsIMF_AV.exe - IWsIMF Antivirus
  • bak.IMFShellExt.dll - IMFShellExt Module
  • bf.exe - IObit Black Friday
  • IMFShellExt.dll
  • Christmas.exe - IObit Christmas
  • IObitLiveUpdate.exe - Product Updater
  • IWsIMFXP.exe - IObit Antivirus (IObit Antivirus WSC Register)
  • Dugtrio.exe - Driver Booster (Driver Booster Dugtrio)
  • AUpdate.exe - IObit AUpdate
  • IMFChecker.exe - DeviceChecker
  • IMFBigUpgrade3.exe - UpgradeTip (Show new IMF function)
  • AntiPetya.exe - AntiPetya
  • bdquar.dll (by Bitdefender) - Bitdefender Security (BitDefender Quarantine)
  • 7z.dll (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7z Plugin)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Context Menu Handler
  • bak.IMFShellExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'IObit Malware Fighter' with a class of {0BB81440-5F42-4480-A5F7-770A6F439FC8}.

How do I remove IObit Malware Fighter 7?

You can uninstall IObit Malware Fighter 7 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program IObit Malware Fighter 7, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove IObit Malware Fighter 7.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 87%
Win 7 (SP1) 13%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#37,981

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 87.27%
Windows 7 12.73%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 52.73%
Windows 10 Pro 25.45%
Windows 7 Professional 5.45%
Windows 10 Enterprise 3.64%
Windows 7 Ultimate 3.64%
Windows 10 Enterprise 201... 1.82%

Distribution by countryGeography

66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 66.67%
  United Kingdom 6.41%
  Italy 6.41%
  Czech Republic 2.56%
  Netherlands 2.56%
  Singapore 2.56%
  Austria 1.28%
  Canada 1.28%
  DK 1.28%
  Spain 1.28%
  Finland 1.28%
  France 1.28%
  Croatia 1.28%
  Ireland 1.28%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 40.43%
Dell 23.40%
Lenovo 14.89%
Acer 8.51%
ASUS 4.26%
Sony 2.13%
Medion 2.13%
Alienware 2.13%
GIGABYTE 2.13%

About (from IObit)

Founded in 2004 by two creative and enthusiastic programmers, IObit is focused on providing consumers with innovative and comprehensive system utilities and security software for superior PC performance and security.
Publisher URL: www.iobit.com

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