IFEO

The abbreviation "IFEO" refers to Image File Execution Options. It is a very complex Windows mechanism that allows the experts to check their applications for potential errors. IFEO appears as a registry key, which can be created both manually and with the help of specialized software. Once this task is completed, some programs will be started automatically in a debugging mode as soon as the system is launched. However, this feature may be used for far less noble operations than helping software developers that create useful applications. The people behind some highly annoying tools may use the IFEO mechanism to launch their suspicious products automatically. The questionable types of software that rely on this features are detected as PUP.IFEO, where PUP stands for Potentially Unwanted Program. Commonly, these dubious applications may use the 'bundling' distribution method, which means that they may enter your PC as additions towards some freeware. This approach is efficient because people may skip details and agree to load the PUP without knowing. Once PUP.IFEO gets access to the system, it may cause various modifications. You may notice an abnormal behavior of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer, consisting of some automatic redirections towards third-party pages. Some pop-ups and banners also may appear, disrupting the functionality and causing annoyance. However, there may be even more severe issues, depending on the exact version of PUP.IFEO that reaches your machine. If you notice any problems, the recommended course of action is to scan your system with a powerful anti-malware tool.