Fixing Imfpffilter.sys Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 12/03/2024
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imfpffilter.sys is considered a type of IMF SafeBox filter driver file. It is most-commonly used in IObit Malware Fighter developed by IObit. It uses the SYS file extension and is considered a Win32 EXE (Driver) file.

imfpffilter.sys was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 09/12/2019 with IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5748. This file version is latest update offered from IObit, according to our records.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, SYS file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of imfpffilter.sys.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: imfpffilter.sys
File Extension: SYS file extension
Description: IMF SafeBox filter driver
Object File Type: Driver
File Operating System: Windows NT
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: IObit
Software Program: IObit Malware Fighter
Legal Copyright: © IObit. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x1f83e
Code Size: 20480


What are imfpffilter.sys Error Messages?


imfpffilter.sys Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

There are a number of reasons why you could be encountering issues with imfpffilter.sys. Most of the issues concerning sys files involve Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. These types of imfpffilter.sys errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg. IObit Malware Fighter update) issues. Some of these errors include:

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: imfpffilter.sys.

:( Your PC ran into a problem that it couldn't handle, and now needs to restart. You can search for the error online: [BSOD] (imfpffilter.sys).

<strong>STOP 0×0000007A: KERNEL DATA INPAGE (imfpffilter.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x00000050: PAGE FAULT IN A NONPAGED AREA (imfpffilter.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000001E: KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (imfpffilter.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL NOT LESS EQUAL (imfpffilter.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000003B: SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION (imfpffilter.sys)</strong><br /><strong>STOP 0x0000007E: SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (imfpffilter.sys)</strong>

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter imfpffilter.sys BSOD errors after you've installed new hardware, software (IObit Malware Fighter), or performed a failed Windows Update. In other cases, software corruption caused by a malware infection can lead to imfpffilter.sys Blue Screen of Death errors. Therefore, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.


GEEK TIP : As a rule of thumb, it's always a good idea to create a Windows "Snapshot" backup / System Restore Point before making any hardware or software changes to your computer. That way, it's very easy to restore your system in the unfortunate event you encounter a imfpffilter.sys Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.



How to Fix imfpffilter.sys Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your imfpffilter.sys issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the imfpffilter.sys error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed IObit Malware Fighter (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling IObit Malware Fighter software.

You can uninstall IObit Malware Fighter software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5748 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall IObit Malware Fighter software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5748

IObit

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many imfpffilter.sys error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the imfpffilter.sys error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your imfpffilter.sys File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate imfpffilter.sys file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free imfpffilter.sys files for every applicable version of IObit Malware Fighter. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download imfpffilter.sys Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate IObit Malware Fighter folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\Drivers\wxp_x86\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\Drivers\wxp_ia64\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\Drivers\wnet_x86\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\Drivers\wnet_ia64\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\Drivers\wnet_amd64\
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  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve imfpffilter.sys problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download imfpffilter.sys Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying imfpffilter.sys to your appropriate Windows system directory. IObit typically does not release IObit Malware Fighter SYS files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing imfpffilter.sys and all other SYS files for IObit Malware Fighter. An incorrectly installed SYS file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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SYS Files Related to imfpffilter.sys

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
RegFilter.sys Registry Filter IObit Malware Fighter (7.0.0.1) 86352 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\replacementmanifests\mi...
imfpffilter.sys IMF SafeBox filter driver IObit Malware Fighter (7.0.6.11) 39352 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\dlmanifests\microsoft-w...
IMFFilter.sys IMF File MiniFilter Driver IObit Malware Fighter (7.0.0.1) 36800 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\dlmanifests\microsoft-w...
IMFForceDelete.sys IMF ForceDelete filter driver IObit Malware Fighter (7.0.0.5) 31928 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\replacementmanifests\mi...
RegFilter.sys Registry Filter IObit Malware Fighter (7.0.0.1) 66544 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\replacementmanifests\mi...

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Sessions.back.xml Extensible Markup Language Driver Booster 7.0.2.435 5277233 C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
CBS.log Log IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5748 888612 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
system.ini Windows Initialization IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5748 58 C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Figh...
symbol.ttf TrueType Font IObit Toolbox 1.2 70128 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.O...
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