WinZip 18.0
What is WinZip?
WinZip is a proprietary file archiver and compressor that creates archives in the ZIP file format but also has various levels of support for other archive formats.
About (from WinZip Computing)
WinZip is the most popular compression/decompression utility for Windows. In addition to basic zipping and unzipping, features include tight integration with Windows Explorer, advanced AES encryption, support for popular Internet file formats, including ZIP, TAR, Z, GZ, TAZ, TGZ, CAB, UUencoded, XXencoded, BinHex, and ... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 18.0.10661, 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named winzip64.exe. The setup package generally installs about 198 files and is usually about 687.38 KB (703,880 bytes). The installed file CheckUpdater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
Program details
URL: www.winzip.com/wzgate.cgi?lang=EN&url=www.winzip.com
Help link: www.winzip.com/wzgate.cgi?lang=EN&url=www.winzip.com/contact.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WinZip\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{CD95F661-A5C4-44F5-A6AA-ECDD91C240DF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 687.38 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by WinZip 18.0
| Program executable: | winzip64.exe |
| Name: | WinZip |
| Signed by: | WinZip Computing |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\winzip\winzip64.exe |
| MD5: | 8a84058dbd20b01ebb9a6975b820cd36 |
Additional files:
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WZCLSU.DLL - WinZip Command Line Support Add-On (WinZip Installer DLL for Add-Ons)
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WZCLUN.DLL - WinZip Uninstaller DLL for Add-Ons
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KillWINZIPSSProcesses.exe - WinZip System Scanner (WinZip System Scanner - Install Helper)
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WZSEPE32.EXE - WinZip Self-Extractor (WinZip Self-Extractor Executable)
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WzPreviewer32.exe - WinZip Previewer (WinZip Previewer (32-bit))
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WzPreviewer64.exe - WinZip Previewer (64-bit)
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CheckUpdater.exe - WinZip Courier (WinZip Courier Check Update Helper Application)
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EN_WZOutlok.resources.dll - WinZip Courier Outlook Addin
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EN_WZSVC.resources.dll - WinZip Courier Service Component
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OLCmdBar.dll - WinZip Courier Outlook Command Bar Component
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wzofcsvc64.dll - Service module for WinZip Courier
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WZOutlok.dll
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ZipSendSignUp32.dll - ZipSend SignUp Component
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ZipSendSignUp64.dll
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EN_WZCFR.resources.dll - WinZip WZCFR
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WzCFR.dll
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WinZip175.exe - WinZip 17.5 (WinZip 17.5 Setup)
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IMService.dll - IMService
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IMClient.dll - IMClient
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WXFWMRK.dll - WXFWMRK
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BoxService.dll - WinZip (WinZip Box Service)
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CloudMeService.dll - WinZip CloudMe Service
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CloudStoragePicker.dll - WinZip Cloud Storage Picker
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CloudStorageService.DesktopExtension.dll - WinZip Cloud Storage Service Extension for Desktop
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CloudStorageService.dll - WinZip Cloud Storage Service
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DropboxService.dll - WinZip Dropbox Service
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EN_CloudStoragePicker.resources.dll
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FTPService.dll - WinZip FTP Service
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GoogleDriveService.dll - WinZip Google Drive Service
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LocalService.dll - WinZip Local Service
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MediaFireService.dll - WinZip MediaFire Service
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SkyDriveService.dll - WinZip SkyDrive Service
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SMProvider32.dll - WinZip Social Media Provider
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SMProvider64.dll
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ssleay32.dll - WinZip Openssl DLL
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ssleay64.dll
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SugarSyncService.dll - WinZip SugarSync Service
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WebAuthBroker.exe - WinZip Web Auth Broker
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WebAuthBroker32.dll - WinZip OAuth Broker
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WebAuthBroker64.dll
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WINZIP32.EXE
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WINZIP32_IObitDel.EXE
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WXFD2P.dll - WXFD2P
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WZ32.DLL - WinZip DLL
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WZ32_IObitDel.DLL
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WzBanner.dll - WinZip Eval Banner Resources
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WZCAB3.DLL - WinZip CAB Detection and Extractor
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WZCAB3_IObitDel.DLL
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WZCAB64.DLL
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WZCAB64_IObitDel.DLL
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WZCKTREE.DLL - WinZip Check Tree DLL
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WZCKTREE32.DLL
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WZCKTREE64.DLL
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WZCL32.DLL
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WZCLINE.DLL - WinZip Command Line Support Add-On
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WZCLINE32.DLL
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WZCLINE64.DLL
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WZCLUTIL.EXE
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wzeay32.dll
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WZEAY64.DLL
Behaviors exhibited
3 Context Menu Handlers
- WZSHLS64.DLL added to Windows Explorer under the name 'WinZip' with a class of {E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}.
- WZSHLSTB.DLL added to Windows Explorer under the name 'WinZip' with a class of {E0D79304-84BE-11CE-9641-444553540000}.
- WINZIP32.EXE added to Windows Explorer under the name 'ScanNow' with a class of {41F8EF51-8CD0-4df4-A13A-0E09A7E98AB3}.
4 Scheduled Tasks
- WINZIP64.EXE is scheduled as a task named 'WinZip Job-AllDocs' (runs weekly on Saturdays at 11:30 PM).
- WINZIP32.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{AA2393FE-2731-4A18-AE6E-880B70075C07}' (runs on registration).
- WINZIP32_IObitDel.EXE is scheduled as a task named 'WinZip Job-PtoVtaMostrador Backup tarea' (runs daily at 10:00).
- WZQKPICK.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{C7029352-A4AC-4B28-A5F5-F0FFA7A792DF}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- WZQKPICK.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE'.
How do I remove WinZip?
You can uninstall WinZip 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 18.0, 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #1,561
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
59.78% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.30% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.52% |
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| Windows XP |
1.40% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.99% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.71% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.87% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
12.74% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.43% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
3.63% |
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Geography
37.71% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
37.71% |
| United Kingdom |
4.69% |
| Canada |
4.46% |
| Australia |
4.16% |
| Germany |
3.23% |
| Italy |
3.20% |
| India |
2.62% |
| Netherlands |
2.23% |
| France |
2.21% |
| Brazil |
2.11% |
| Spain |
1.53% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.42% |
| MA |
1.24% |
| Belgium |
1.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.01% |
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| Dell |
18.92% |
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| Acer |
15.52% |
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| Toshiba |
14.95% |
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| ASUS |
9.81% |
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| Samsung |
4.24% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.92% |
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| Lenovo |
3.58% |
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| Intel |
1.45% |
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| MSI |
0.59% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
6.18% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.43% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L50-B |
5.33% |
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| ASUS All Series |
5.11% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C50-B |
4.26% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.62% |
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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