Should I remove Identity Sweeper?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
24% remove it76% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.5.0.2 |
33.33% |
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| 7.5.0.0 |
16.67% |
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| 7.1.0.1 |
16.67% |
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| 7.0.0.9 |
33.33% |
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Other programs by Identity Finder
Identity Sweeper
from Identity Finder, LLC
Overview
Identity Sweeper is a program developed by Identity Finder. The most used version is 7.5.0.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 22 files and is usually about 75.82 MB (79,504,833 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Identity Sweeper 7\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{DFFE1E8F-BF7C-43CB-B32B-CAA8C1880A01}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 75.82 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Identity Sweeper
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idfEndpointWatcher.exe - Identity Finder idfEndpointWatcher
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idfServicesMonitor.exe - Identity Finder idfServicesMonitor
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IdentitySweeperCmd.exe - Identity Finder Command Line Tool
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idfextoutlook64.exe - Identity Finder idfextoutlook64
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idfshext.dll - Identity Finder Shell Extension
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idfshext_x64.dll
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NotesMailSearch.dll - Identity Finder NotesMailSearch
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idfextaccess64.exe - Identity Finder idfextaccess64
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idfextoutlook.exe - Identity Finder idfextoutlook
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idfextaccess.exe - Identity Finder idfextaccess
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idfshadow64.exe - Identity Finder idfshadow64
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NotesPwdExt.dll - Identity Finder NotesPwdExt
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idfextO2k7.exe - Identity Finder idfexto2k7
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idfextpdf.exe - Identity Finder idfextpdf
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idfFilter.exe - Identity Finder idfFilter
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IdentitySweeper.exe - Identity Finder
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Office2010.dll (by Codejock Software) - Office 2010 Style for Codejock RibbonBar (Office 2010 Ribbon Style)
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cryptopp.dll (by Wei Dai) - Crypto++® Library (Crypto++® Library DLL)
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idfreport.dll (by IntelleSoft) - BugTrap (BugTrap dynamic link library)
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idfreport64.dll (by IntelleSoft)
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7z.dll (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7z Standalone Plugin)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- idfshext_x64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Identity Finder' with a class of {A7906124-4DB9-48A5-B635-C944A4A4B24B}.
2 Services
- idfServicesMonitor.exe runs as a service named 'Identity Sweeper Services Monitor' (IdentityFinderServicesMonitor) "Identity Finder Service for monitoring other Identity Finder services".
- idfEndpointWatcher.exe runs as a service named 'Identity Sweeper Endpoint Watcher' (IdentityFinderEndpointWatcher) "Identity Finder Service for monitoring removable drives".
How do I remove Identity Sweeper?
You can uninstall Identity Sweeper 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 Identity Sweeper, 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 Identity Sweeper.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 33%
Win 10 33%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 24%
Keep it 76%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
33.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
66.67% |
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| Samsung |
16.67% |
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| Sony |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
33.33% |
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| HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
16.67% |
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| Sony VGN-NR385E |
16.67% |
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| Samsung Q430/Q530 |
16.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 700-200z |
16.67% |
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