imf.exe is a application which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if imf.exe is on your PC, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your system is clean, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself yourself against potential security problems.
Usually, the default name and path where the program is stored is
C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\IMF.exe.
The MD5 fingerprint for this file is cf3bdf40054c51e9f8cabd62f1806684.
This application is NOT a Windows service. This is very good.
This executable uses the net to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. In order to do this, Internet communications are required.
This exe runs as a 32-bit program. It can not use the full power of modern computer CPUs. This is quite normal because the authors did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.
The description extracted from the file is IObit Malware Fighter.
File version 4.0.3.20.
Publisher IObit.
Intellectual property rights notice Copyright (c) 2005-2016.
imf.exe appears to have visible windows. This means it doesn't run in some kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to the user.
Some dangerous functions of the Operating System have been used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We advise you to read more about this program.
imf.exe is digitally signed. Today most serious programs are digitally signed.
The digital signature attached to imf.exe verifies as ok. This is very good.
Digital certificate name: IObit Information Technology
Certificate's issuer name: Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA
It has an uninstall routine, which is good. si are uninstall.