Update for Zip Extractor
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What is Update for Zip Extractor?
Update for Zip Extractor uses the Install Core download Manager. Install Core Click run software is an installer which bundles applications with offers for additional third party programs that may be unwanted by the user including toolbars and browser extensions. Such third party programs are typically installed onto users’ computers by default, but may include an option to ‘opt-out’ during or after the installation process.
The software installer may also include a toolbar: "You understand the installation of the Software is concomitant with the installation of a toolbar in your browser. Such toolbar is an integral part of the Software, and you agree that Licensor may install and update any such toolbar in your browser. You understand that installation of the Software may be accompanied by a change in your browser home page, certain computer settings and the redirection of certain Internet search traffic."
Overview
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 updatetask.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 1 files.
- Malware detected in the program
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Update for Zip Extractor.
| updatetask.exe (d42d782a757e7f7d7a56fdd5296fba75) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Baidu-International |
4.0.3.1434 |
Adware.Win32.DealPly.40 |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.063 |
Trojan.Packed.25903 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.9495 |
a variant of Win32/DealPly.O |
| Trend Micro |
10.465.04 |
ADW_DWNWARE |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.63 |
ADW_DWNWARE |
Update for Zip Extractor has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Update for Zip Extractor
URL: www.installcore.com
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\digitalsites\updateproc
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\DigitalSites\UpdateProc\UpdateTask.exe /Uninstall
Files installed by Update for Zip Extractor
| Program executable: | updatetask.exe (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\digitalsites\updateproc\updatetask.exe |
| MD5: | d42d782a757e7f7d7a56fdd5296fba75 |
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UpdateTask.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Digital Sites' (runs daily at 7:17 PM).
How do I remove Update for Zip Extractor?
You can uninstall Update for Zip Extractor 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 Update for Zip Extractor, 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 Update for Zip Extractor.
- 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) 63%
Win XP 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #29,818
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
68.75% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.83% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.21% |
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| Windows XP |
5.21% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.63% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.54% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.50% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
9.38% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.21% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.17% |
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Geography
65.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
65.19% |
| United Kingdom |
11.11% |
| Brazil |
4.44% |
| France |
4.44% |
| Germany |
3.70% |
| India |
2.22% |
| Japan |
2.22% |
| UA |
1.48% |
| Iran |
1.48% |
| Netherlands |
1.48% |
| Australia |
0.74% |
| Russia |
0.74% |
| Italy |
0.74% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
30.30% |
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| Acer |
27.27% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.76% |
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| ASUS |
4.55% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.03% |
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| Lenovo |
3.03% |
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| Toshiba |
3.03% |
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| Gateway |
1.52% |
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| Compaq |
1.52% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.41% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.41% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P870 |
1.14% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L755D |
1.14% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L745 |
1.14% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L55Dt-A |
1.14% |
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