IObit Cloud is a new service by IObit that users can utilize to scan files for malicious code. The process itself is straightforward. It begins by selecting the file from the local hard drive. The service does not mention file size limitations but it seems to be that only files up to 20 Megabytes can be uploaded.

The online antivirus scanner loads the file and beings to analyse it. The load on the server has been relatively low in the time of testing. All file scans started immediately which could change in the future.

A report is generated in the end that contains a threat assessment, basic file information that include hashes, information about Registry changes and a report link.

IObit Cloud is a new service that the developers need to improve. What’s missing? Frequently asked questions or usage instructions for information like file size or type limitations for instance, or a privacy policy so that users know how the files are handled by the service.

IObit Cloud is an alternative to other online antivirus file checkers, especially those that utilize only one antivirus engine as well.

The better option for most users is a multi-engine service such as Virustotal which offers a safer assessment of a file’s threat potention.

The main interface of Windows File Analyzer is driven by five buttons in the top toolbar that each open up a file browser window. The file analysis software can be used to analyse the following five files: index.dat, prefetch, thumbs.db , shortcuts and recycle bins. Not every Windows system makes use of all of those files as some functions like the thumbnail generation can be deactivated.

Windows File Analyzer will analyse the contents of the selected file and display the results in a table. The table will contain various information depending on the file that has been analyzed. Analyzing a thumbs.db file will for example display all the thumbnails that it contains while the analysis of the prefetch data will display information about the applications that are prefetched, the time the entry has been created and last used on the computer system.

Windows File Analyzer combines various tools that can be used to analyse a computer system and reveal information about its users. Multiple file analysis’ can be open at the same time. Each report can be printed in user friendly form for further analysis. Some knowledge is required to start a file analysis which might require research on the Internet to find out where the files that can be analyses are located on the computer system.