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* What is I-Q Manager

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove I-Q Manager manually

* Uninstall I-Q Manager from Windows 10

* Uninstall I-Q Manager from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall I-Q Manager from Windows 7

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

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I-Q Manager

%UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\iqmanager.exe

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


I-Q Manager compile such private information as Internet surfing wants and can interfere PC buyer control by setting up supplementary applications and retargetting browser program activity, so you need to perfect I-Q Manager removal with a worthy removal tool. I-Q Manager is known to alter machine settings resulting in long connexion speeds, diverse home WWW pages and loss of wide-area net or functionality of other applications creating a absolute necessity to remove threat with special removal tool. In Windows Vista operating system the problem with I-Q Manager removal and issues it cause, was tried to be redeemed by default reduced user privileges. Other viruses sources treat rootkit modes to interpel detection and I-Q Manager removal by removal tool. In 2006 Microsoft Co. released its badware removal tool which is Windows Defender software which is in by-default package of Windows Vista and new Windows 7. Removal tool can remove I-Q Manager which is by now in your computer that is the most popular method when performing removal operation.


I-Q Manager intrusion method

I-Q Manager installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (I-Q Manager). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. I-Q Manager copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\iqmanager.exe. Sometimes it creates new startup key with name I-Q Manager and value %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\iqmanager.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\iqmanager.exe or I-Q Manager. Also, it can create folder with name I-Q Manager under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation I-Q Manager starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove I-Q Manager immediately.


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How to remove I-Q Manager manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with I-Q Manager, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by I-Q Manager.

To get rid of I-Q Manager, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\iqmanager.exe
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\settings.ini
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\torrents
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\uninstall.exe
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\wallpaper.jpg
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\Czech.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\Danish.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\Dutch.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\English.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\French.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\German.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\Italian.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\Portuguese.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\Slovak.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\Spanish.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\languages\template.lng
  • %UserProfile%\Desktop\I-Q Manager.lnk

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


  • %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager


3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


  • Key:
    KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\IQManager
  • Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • Key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall I-Q Manager related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for I-Q Manager entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If I-Q Manager won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find I-Q Manager under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate I-Q Manager or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find I-Q Manager

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find I-Q Manager related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like I-Q Manager are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like I-Q Manager.

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Here are the descriptions of problems connected with I-Q Manager and %UserProfile%\Application Data\IQManager\iqmanager.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: Cannot remove I-Q manager trojan

I have the I-Q manager trojan that is a copyright scam and asks for payment or court case and doesn't let me log onto to that user. I have used many antispyware and antimalware services. I aquired a liscence code for the copyright screen and entered it, it then showed the background of that user but with no icons or right click and task manager is disabled. This also occurs in safe mode.
Greatful for any help. Thanks

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: cant remove iq manager

My computer wont even let me bring up the start menu to remove or uninstall the IQ manager files i need help bringing up the start menu, or going into safe mode.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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