Executing the imfsrv.exe file will install on your PC a process that is known as IObit Malware Fighter. This is IObit’s own version of anti-malware and spyware software. The file also detects bots, worms, adware, and Trojans. Running Malware Fighter will enable the application to detect all malicious files that are attempting to get into your computer system, and block all of these before they can get it. Should there already be malicious software or other harmful files running on your PC, the application will remove or quarantine the files to prevent these from completely taking over your system. Usual disk image location is C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\imfsrv.exe. Its size in kilobytes is 801.34. RAM utilization is 5.64 MB. Committed memory is 54.35 MB, average working set memory is 220 KB, and minimum working set memory utilization is 206 KB. Non-system DLL file loaded with imfsrv.exe is datastate.dll. This process file runs on a 32-bit Windows OS platform.
How can I stop imfsrv.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. imfsrv.exe. is used by Iobit Malware Fighter , If you shut down imfsrv.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop imfsrv.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Iobit Malware Fighter , from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Iobit Malware Fighter , or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is imfsrv.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if imfsrv.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if imfsrv.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that imfsrv.exe, belongs to, in this case Iobit Malware Fighter