Update for Zip Opener
from installCore
What is Update for Zip Opener?
The software uses the InstallCore Click run software which is an installer that bundles legitimate applications that may also offer additional third party applications that may be unwanted by the user. Such third party applications are typically installed onto users’ computers by default, but also include an option to ‘opt-out’ during or after the installation process. Typical bundled installs include DealPly as well as other potentially unwanted programs.
About (from installCore)
During the installation process, the software may collect certain non-personally identifiable information about you, such as country, language, version ID, setup ID, affiliate IDs, and installation date. Other than this information the software will not collect nor maintain any other personally or non-personally identi... Read more
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. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 1 files.
- Malware detected in the program
- Connects to the Internet
- Delivers various 'optional' bundled software during install
- 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 Update for Zip Opener.
| updatetask.exe (ec63f649f7090f885ebd4770ffb92fcb) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0187 |
Adware.Downware.1195 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
7.8531 |
Win32/DownWare.E |
| Fortinet FortiGate |
7/6/2013 |
W32/DownWare.E!tr |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
| Sophos |
4.90 |
Troj/Mdrop-FAN |
| Trend Micro |
10.465.06 |
ADW_DOWNWRE |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.187 |
ADW_DOWNWRE |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.2 |
SScope.Trojan.Kriptik.8607 |
Update for Zip Opener has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.installcore.com
Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\dsite\updateproc
Uninstaller: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\DSite\UpdateProc\UpdateTask.exe /Uninstall
Files installed by Update for Zip Opener
| Program executable: | updatetask.exe (Malware detected) |
| Signed by: | Hoolapp |
| Path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\dsite\updateproc\updatetask.exe |
| MD5: | ec63f649f7090f885ebd4770ffb92fcb |
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UpdateTask.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Go_Palikan' (runs daily at 5:43 PM).
Network connections
- UpdateTask.exe connects to ec2-54-225-201-206.compute-1.amazonaws.com (54.225.201.206 port 80).
- UpdateTask.exe connects to ec2-54-214-29-188.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com (54.214.29.188 port 80).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| UpdateTask.exe |
| Memory: | 2.86 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0071624939% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00573918% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00142332% | |
How do I remove Update for Zip Opener?
You can uninstall Update for Zip Opener 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 Opener, 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 Opener.
- 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) 57%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 68%
Keep it 32%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #5,436
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.38% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.03% |
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| Windows XP |
11.83% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.75% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.10% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.56% |
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| Windows 8 |
9.10% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.58% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.95% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.95% |
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Geography
69.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
69.91% |
| Germany |
9.22% |
| United Kingdom |
4.84% |
| Italy |
2.36% |
| Brazil |
1.76% |
| Netherlands |
1.33% |
| Japan |
1.20% |
| Spain |
1.16% |
| Turkey |
1.16% |
| India |
1.07% |
| Russia |
1.03% |
| Poland |
0.94% |
| France |
0.81% |
| Argentina |
0.77% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.58% |
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| Dell |
26.10% |
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| Acer |
14.71% |
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| ASUS |
7.81% |
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| Toshiba |
7.81% |
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| Samsung |
3.58% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.31% |
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| Lenovo |
3.22% |
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| Intel |
2.48% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.56% |
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| Medion |
0.83% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
6.28% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.61% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.71% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
3.36% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
3.14% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.02% |
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