Elite Unzip
What is Elite Unzip? (from Mindspark Interactive Network)
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Overview
Elite Unzip is a software program developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. The most common release is 1.1.8161.280, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named eliteunzip.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 17 files and is usually about 5.94 MB (6,231,302 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 42% of users of Elite Unzip come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
- Malware detected in the program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Elite Unzip.
| eliteunzip.exe (5bbdc8efd3c2b3fec24317b3db200942) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| avast! |
2014.9-140806 |
Win32:Mindspark-A [PUP] |
| AVG |
2015.0.3390 |
Zango |
| Baidu-International |
4.0.3.1486 |
Adware.Win32.MyWebSearch.bQ |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud) |
| McAfee |
5600.7046 |
Artemis!5BBDC8EFD3C2 |
| McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7046 |
Artemis!5BBDC8EFD3C2 |
| Panda Antivirus |
14.08.06.10 |
Adware/WebSearch |
| Tencent |
1.0.0.1 |
Win32.Trojan.Falsesign.Szcf |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.218 |
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0712 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
31564 |
MyWebSearch.J (v) (not malicious) |
| RebootRequired.exe (7defbaa6e14c0a20ec70231f249768b0) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:Mindspark-A [PUP] |
| AVG |
15.0.0.4328 |
MyWebSearch |
| AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
MyWebSearch.J (v) |
| Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.MyWebSearch.bQ |
| CAT-QuickHeal |
14.00 |
PUA.MSJDGBTIR.OD5 |
| Dr.Web |
7.0.12.3050 |
Adware.MyWebSearch.85 |
| G Data |
25 |
Win32.Adware.Mindspark.C |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud) |
| Tencent |
1.0.0.1 |
Win32.Trojan.Falsesign.Amwt |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
39184 |
MyWebSearch.J (v) (not malicious) |
| uninstall.exe (b6440cf92d3de542ed6d4cffe56758d1) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:Mindspark-A [PUP] |
| AVG |
15.0.0.4392 |
MyWebSearch |
| Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.MyWebSearch.bQ |
| Bkav FE |
1.3.0.7062 |
W32.HfsAdware.1166 |
| Dr.Web |
7.0.14.8060 |
Adware.MyWebSearch.85 |
| G Data |
25 |
Win32.Adware.Mindspark.C |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud) |
| Malwarebytes |
2.1.1.1115 |
PUP.Optional.Mindspark.A |
| Panda Antivirus |
4.6.4.2 |
PUP/MindSpark |
| Tencent |
1.0.0.1 |
Win32.Trojan.Falsesign.Pefk |
View all 30 all detections
Elite Unzip has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Learn how to remove Elite Unzip.
Program details
URL: www.mindspark.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\EliteUnzip
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\EliteUnzip\uninstall.exe" "/C:C:\Program Files\EliteUnzip\Uninstall\uninstall.xml"
Estimated size: 5.94 MB
Files installed by Elite Unzip
| Program executable: | eliteunzip.exe (Malware detected) |
| Name: | EliteUnzip.exe |
| Elite Unzip |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\eliteunzip\eliteunzip.exe |
| MD5: | 5bbdc8efd3c2b3fec24317b3db200942 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) RebootRequired.exe - Reboot Required
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DesktopSdk.dll - DesktopSdk
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Resources.dll - Resources
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IAC.Helpers.dll - Helpers
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UnifiedLogging.dll - UnifiedLogging
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(Malware detected) uninstall.exe (by Indigo Rose) - Setup Factory Runtime (Setup Application)
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manifest.json
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{2B9A3D52-C504-4E14-A57A-7E601F70C3F5}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run Once)
- RebootRequired.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Mindspark Reboot Check' which loads as C:\Program Files\EliteUnzip\RebootRequired.EXE.
How do I remove Elite Unzip?
You can uninstall Elite Unzip from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Elite Unzip, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Elite Unzip.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 49%
Win Vista (SP1) 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 72%
Keep it 28%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #7,821
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.71% |
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| Windows 10 |
38.57% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.23% |
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| Windows XP |
3.49% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.05% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
19.53% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.79% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.38% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.76% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.10% |
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Geography
41.81% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
41.81% |
| Germany |
5.76% |
| United Kingdom |
5.43% |
| Netherlands |
3.79% |
| Sweden |
3.54% |
| India |
3.29% |
| DK |
2.63% |
| Australia |
2.55% |
| Norway |
1.89% |
| France |
1.73% |
| Italy |
1.73% |
| Malaysia |
1.73% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.40% |
| Finland |
1.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
32.26% |
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| Acer |
19.50% |
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| Dell |
19.07% |
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| ASUS |
8.70% |
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| Toshiba |
7.99% |
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| Lenovo |
5.47% |
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| Samsung |
2.38% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.82% |
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| Medion |
1.82% |
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| Intel |
0.98% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.43% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.11% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
2.85% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.85% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3521 |
2.53% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.53% |
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About Mindspark Interactive Network
Mindspark is a business unit of IAC that focuses on interactive products and web portals and operates IAC's interactive products and web portals such as Life123, Myway.
Publisher URL: www.mindspark.com