UninstallPromote
Overview
UninstallPromote is a software program developed by IObit. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 42 files. The installed file AutoUpdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\unins001.exe
Files installed by UninstallPromote
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IMFRegister.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Register
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ReProcess.exe - Advanced SystemCare ReProcess
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AutoUpdate.exe - IObit Malware Fighter (IObit Malware Fighter Autoupdate)
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BlueBirdInit.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Initialization
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FeedBack.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Feedback
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FileMonitor.dll
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IMF.exe
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IMF_DownConfig.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Downconfig
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IMFAntivirusFix.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Antivirus Fix
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IMFAntivirusTips.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Antivirus Tips
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IMFAntivirusUSB.exe - IObit Malware Fighter USB Antivius Tips
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IMFInstaller.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Installer
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IMFsrv.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Service
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IMFSrvWsc.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Wsc
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IMFTips.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Tips
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IWsIMFXP.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Antivirus WSC Register
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productcstatistics.exe - IObit Malware Fighter Product Statistics
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RegFilter.dll
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Scan42.dll - IObit Library
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Homepage.exe - Homepage Protection (Homepage Protection Client)
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HomepageSvc.dll - Homepage Protection Service
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IMF_ActionCenterDownloader.exe - Advanced SystemCare (Action Center Downloader)
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IMFShellExt.dll - IMFShellExt Module
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LiveUpdate.exe - Product Updater
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PPUninstaller.exe - IObit Uninstall (IObit Uninstall PPUnisntaller)
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AUpdate.exe - IObit AUpdate
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datastate.dll - Runtime Library
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IMFChecker.exe - DeviceChecker
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OFCommon.dll - IObit Library (IObit Malware Fighter Library)
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LocalLang.exe
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IntegrateFilter.dll
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Reinforce.exe - Security Reinforce
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bdquar.dll (by Bitdefender) - Bitdefender Security (BitDefender Quarantine)
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adsemovalsetup02251.exe (by ADSRemoval) - ADSRemoval
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adsremovalsetup-imf0819.exe (by ADSRemoval)
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Dashlane_Launcher.exe (by Dashlane inc) - Dashlane
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BrowserCleaner.exe
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InfoHelp.dll - Info helper
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IWsIMF.exe
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IWsIMF_AV.exe
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ProductStatistics.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- IMFShellExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'IObit Malware Fighter' with a class of {0BB81440-5F42-4480-A5F7-770A6F439FC8}.
Scheduled Task
- IMF.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{AF47616D-3DA8-46C0-AFF4-C93158C3A3A6}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- IMF.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named IObit Malware Fighter_Reg_HKLMWow6432Run.
Service
- IMFsrv.exe runs as a service named 'IMF Service' (IMFservice) "IObit Malware Fighter Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- IMF.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'IObit Malware Fighter' which loads as "C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\IMF.exe" /autostart.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- IMF.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\IMF.exe'.
How do I remove UninstallPromote?
You can uninstall UninstallPromote from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program UninstallPromote, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove UninstallPromote.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 10
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
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