Should I remove iQmetrix Update Manager?

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Remove iQmetrix Update Manager

iQmetrix Update Manager is a software program developed by iQmetrix. 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. The primary executable is named IQ.Core.UpdateFoundation.WindowsService.exe. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 33.42 MB (35,042,930 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 84% of users of iQmetrix Update Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and India.

URL: www.iQmetrix.com

Help link: Support.RetailiQ.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\iQmetrix\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{7495A7CD-D6AD-4543-A06D-52CBFBD88AC9}

Estimated size: 33.42 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 iQmetrix Update Manager, 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 iQmetrix Update Manager.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 47% Win 7 2%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 9% Keep it 91%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	84.29%
Canada	11.43%
India	2.86%
Australia	1.43%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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