imf.exe is a program which is most likely NOT a virus. So, if imf.exe is on your system, it is most likely ok, and will NOT cause problems. Even if your PC is clean, it is still recommended to purchase a well-known antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against potential security problems.
This application is usually stored on disk in C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\IMF.exe.
The MD5 fingerprint for this program is cf3bdf40054c51e9f8cabd62f1806684.
This program is NOT a Windows service. This is very good.
This application uses the Internet to communicate. Today this is ok. For example, most of the apps on your PC check for new updates. For this, Internet communications are required.
This app runs in 32-bit mode. It does not use the entire power of nowadays' PC chips. This ordinarily happens because the makers did not upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.
The description stored in the file is IObit Malware Fighter.
File version stored as a property 4.0.3.20.
Producer IObit.
Legal copyright notice Copyright (c) 2005-2016.
imf.exe appears to have visible windows. This is good because it doesn't run in a kind of stealth mode. Its operation is clearly displayed to the user.
Some insecure functions of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for tapping the keyboard. We recommend you to read more about this program.
imf.exe is digitally signed. Nowadays most serious programs are digitally signed.
The digital signature found in imf.exe checks out perfectly. This is excellent.
Digitally signed by: IObit Information Technology
Certificate's issuer name: Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA
It has an uninstall routine, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.