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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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VersionDistribution
9.00.0010 100.00%

PKZIP for Windows 9.00.0010

What is PKZIP for Windows?  (from PKWARE, Inc)

PKZIP continues to be the gold standard in data compression and file management, evolving as your needs have changed. PKZIP compresses and extracts files to greatly reduce required storage space and transmission times. And, by using the .ZIP standard, the most widely used file standard in the world, you can easily exch...  Read more

Overview

PKZIP for Windows 9.00.0010 is a software program developed by PKWARE, Inc. 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 PKZIPW.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 4.1 MB (4,296,705 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 60% of users of PKZIP for Windows come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and France.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.pkware.com
Help link: www.pkware.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PKWARE\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{BE8DD809-A406-40E2-AB9F-28E69E737383}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.1 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by PKZIP for Windows 9.00.0010

Program executable:PKZIPW.exe
Name:PKZIP for Windows
Path:C:\Program Files\PKWARE\PKZIPW\PKZIPW.exe
MD5:2e2947ef991623c5dd8cd4a4249431a8
Additional files:
  • PKOutAdd.dll - PKZIP for Windows (Oulook 2000+ Attchment Compression Module)
  • pkshxhlp.exe - PKZIP Shell Helper
  • PKTray.exe - E-Mail Attchment Compression Tray Module
  • pkxpcmp.dll
  • PKZCAuto.dll - PKZIP® Automation Module
  • PKZIPW.exe
  • pkzipc.exe - PKZIP Server
  • PKEvalInit.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • PKZIPW.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F4ECB8A5-19E9-4544-8CF9-B2581AA6F1FD}' (runs on registration).

How do I remove PKZIP for Windows?

You can uninstall PKZIP for Windows from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program PKZIP for Windows 9.00.0010, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove PKZIP for Windows.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 36%
Win XP 3%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#46,932

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 36.36%
Windows 7 33.33%
Windows XP 24.24%
Windows Vista 6.06%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 24.24%
Windows 7 Professional 18.18%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 6.06%
Windows 10 Pro 6.06%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.06%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.06%

Distribution by countryGeography

60.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 60.00%
  Canada 6.67%
  France 4.44%
  India 4.44%
  Italy 4.44%
  Hungary 4.44%
  Finland 2.22%
  Sweden 2.22%
  Sri Lanka 2.22%
  Israel 2.22%
  Netherlands 2.22%
  United Arab Emirates 2.22%
  United Kingdom 2.22%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 27.59%
Hewlett-Packard 24.14%
ASUS 10.34%
Sony 10.34%
Lenovo 10.34%
Sahara 3.45%
Intel 3.45%
GIGABYTE 3.45%
Gateway 3.45%
Acer 3.45%
Common models
Sony SVE15136CNB 6.45%
VIA PM800-8237 3.23%
Sony SVS1511V9EB 3.23%
MSI MS-7586 3.23%
LENOVO 80E5 3.23%
LENOVO 3354DSG 3.23%

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