Should I remove WinZip Disk Tools?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #36,277
United States Rank #31,211
Reach 0.0031%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.85 days
143.15 days >
Average installed length: 75.21 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.100.15013 |
11.29% |
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| 1.0.0.15013 |
88.71% |
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WinZip Disk Tools
Overview
WinZip Disk Tools is a program developed by WinZip Computing. The most used version is 1.0.0.15013, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 main program executable is wzdisktools.exe. The software installer includes 30 files and is usually about 24.18 MB (25,352,956 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 59% of users of WinZip Disk Tools come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Germany.
Program details
URL: systemtools.winzip.com/wzdt/help.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WinZip Disk Tools\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\WinZip Disk Tools\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 24.18 MB
Files installed by WinZip Disk Tools
| Program executable: | wzdisktools.exe |
| Name: | WinZip Disk Tools |
| Disk Tools - WinZip Disk Tools |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\winzip disk tools\wzdisktools.exe |
| MD5: | 903bd6c403666f6534050b3fd8ed017d |
Additional files:
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wzdtDefragSrv64.exe - WinZip(r) Disk Tools (Disk Tools - Defrag Service)
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AsInvoker.exe - WinZip Disk Tools (Disk Tools - UAC Launcher)
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asores.dll
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HighestAvailable.exe
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KillwzdtProcesses.exe - Disk Tools - Install Helper
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RequireAdministrator.exe
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wzdt_ipm.exe
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wzdtDefragServiceManager.exe
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wzdtDefragSrv.exe
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wzdtHelper.dll
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wzdtsys.dll
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asohtm.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- wzdt_ipm.exe is scheduled as a task named 'WZDT-IPM' (Next runs on 4/28/2018 at 9:39 PM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- wzdisktools.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named WinZip Disk Tools.
2 Services
- wzdtDefragSrv.exe runs as a service named 'wzdtDiskOptimizer' (wzdtDiskOptimizer).
- wzdtDefragSrv64.exe runs as a service named 'wzdtDiskOptimizer' (wzdtDiskOptimizer).
How do I remove WinZip Disk Tools?
You can uninstall WinZip Disk Tools 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 WinZip Disk Tools, 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 WinZip Disk Tools.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 81%
Win XP 2%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
80.65% |
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| Windows 7 |
17.74% |
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| Windows XP |
1.61% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
54.84% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
16.13% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.52% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.06% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
1.61% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
1.61% |
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Geography
59.42% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
59.42% |
| France |
8.70% |
| Germany |
5.80% |
| United Kingdom |
5.80% |
| Belgium |
4.35% |
| Netherlands |
4.35% |
| Canada |
4.35% |
| Switzerland |
2.90% |
| Italy |
2.90% |
| Australia |
1.45% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
30.77% |
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| Acer |
26.92% |
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| Dell |
9.62% |
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| Toshiba |
5.77% |
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| Medion |
5.77% |
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| Lenovo |
5.77% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.85% |
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| Samsung |
3.85% |
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| Sahara |
1.92% |
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| Alienware |
1.92% |
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| Intel |
1.92% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.92% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire V5-571P |
3.64% |
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| Acer Aspire XC600 |
3.64% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.64% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.64% |
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| Dell Vostro 470 |
3.64% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.64% |
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About WinZip Computing
WinZip is a file archiver and compressor for Windows developed by WinZip Computing.
Publisher URL: www.winzip.com