Should I remove Updater Service?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
15,9,28,27	58.11%
14,12,8,9	31.75%
14,1,1,4	2.12%
14,1,1,3	5.43%
14,1,1,1	0.48%
12,6,20,3	0.04%
11,6,20,3	0.71%
11,6,20,2	1.35%

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Remove Updater Service by PerformerSoft

The program creates a Windows Service under the name "IBUpdaterService" and display name of "Updater Service" which is run by the executable ibsvc.exe digitally signed by Performersoft LLC.

The most used version is 15,9,28,27, 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. The main program executable is ibsvc.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 651.77 KB (667,410 bytes).

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Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\IBUpdaterService

Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\IBUpdaterService\ibsvc.exe" /UNINSTALL

Estimated size: 651.77 KB

ibsvc.exe
Memory:	4.71 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0025983930%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00116503%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00143336%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	4,604	8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:	1	70 average
I/O reads/min:	44 Bytes	435.61 KB average

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 Updater Service, 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 Updater Service.
4. If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 83% Keep it 17%

GLOBAL RANK #1,812

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	32.34%
Brazil	9.42%
Germany	7.70%
United Kingdom	3.32%
India	3.26%
France	2.82%
Italy	2.37%
Iran	2.35%
Indonesia	2.03%
MK	1.98%
Canada	1.85%
MA	1.41%
Taiwan	0.94%
Japan	0.92%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

PerformerSoft products bundle one or more of the following potentially unwanted software programs including Babylon Toolbar from Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer browsers, Searchcore Toolbar, DealFinder add-on, PriceGong, Findamo, and many others.

Publisher URL: www.performersoft.com

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