IMFCore.exe is an executable file that is part of the IObit Malware Fighter software. This file is responsible for the scanning engine of the software, which is used to detect and remove malware from your computer.
The associated software, IObit Malware Fighter, is a powerful anti-malware tool that protects your PC from harmful software such as viruses, ransomware, spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. It provides real-time protection and automatic updates to keep your system secure.
IMFCore.exe is needed for IObit Malware Fighter to function properly. It is the core component of the software that performs the actual scanning of your system for malware. Without this file, the software would not be able to detect and remove malware.
Normally, there is no need to remove IMFCore.exe as it is an essential part of IObit Malware Fighter. If the file is causing problems or if you no longer want to use IObit Malware Fighter, you can uninstall the software, which will also remove the IMFCore.exe file. Any executable file can potentially harm your PC, so you should make sure that your IMFCore.exe file is from a trustworthy source and not a malware disguised as IMFCore.exe.
The default location of IMFCore.exe is in the IObit Malware Fighter folder in your Program Files, typically found at C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter.
Description: IMFCore.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. IMFCore.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—typically C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 2,370,832 bytes (38% of all occurrences), 3,193,288 bytes and 12 more variants.
IMFCore.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The IMFCore.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. The file is a Verisign signed file.
IMFCore.exe is able to manipulate other programs, monitor applications and record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 19% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can also uninstall the software IObit Malware Fighter 7 or IObit Malware Fighter 8 using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program), ask for help from Support or search for an update on the vendor’s website.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as IMFCore.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the IMFCore.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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User Comments
It is a reliable program. Andras Zagon
it is using far more of my memory than any other program. Bill Martin
It is using so much memory that my computer is almost unusable. IObit offers no help. After paying for the pro app IObit Malware, it is useless. Susan Brubeck
Summary: Average user rating of IMFCore.exe:
based on 2 votes with 3 user comments.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
One user thinks IMFCore.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving IMFCore issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with IMFCore. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the IMFCore.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
Andras Zagon
Bill Martin
Susan Brubeck
Summary: Average user rating of IMFCore.exe: based on 2 votes with 3 user comments. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks IMFCore.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.