Process: iStartupStub.exe (Vista System Components)
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iStartupStub.exe - General Information
Name:
iStartupStub.exe (Vista System Components)
Publisher
iolo technologies, LLC
Product:
iolo System Mechanic Professional 7
Default location:
%ProgramFiles%\iolo\Common\Lib\iStartupStub.exe
iStartupStub.exe - Description and Recommendation
iolo System Mechanic Professional 7 is a desktop utility suite that includes personal firewall, antivirus and system monitor features, in addition to comprehensive Windows system utilities such as automated defragmentation and registry repair tools.
iStartupStub.exe is responsible for loading system services that need to run when Windows boots up, including Vista System Components, which then initiates the firewall and antivirus loading processes.
iStartupStub.exe - Uninstall Techniques
Uninstall requires a complete removal of System Mechanic 7 from your computer, through Add/Remove Programs (Programs and Features in Vista).