Zip Opener Packages
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What is Zip Opener Packages?
Zip Opener Packages 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.
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Overview
The primary executable is named uninstaller.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 2 files and is usually about 1.06 MB (1,114,624 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Zip Opener Packages.
| uninstaller.exe (8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Avira AntiVir |
7.11.124.56 |
ADWARE/InstallCore.Gen |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.08 |
Adware.InstallCore.90 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.9264 |
Win32/InstallCore.AZ |
| F-Prot |
v6.4.7.1.166 |
W32/InstallCore.W.gen |
| Rising Antivirus |
23.00.65.14106 |
PE:Malware.XPACK-LNR/Heur!1.5594 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
BScope.P2P-Worm.Palevo |
Zip Opener Packages has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\zip opener packages
Uninstaller: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Zip Opener Packages\uninstaller.exe /Uninstall /NM="Zip Opener Packages" /AN="" /MBN="Zip Opener Packa
Estimated size: 1.06 MB
Files installed by Zip Opener Packages
| Program executable: | uninstaller.exe (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\zip opener packages\uninstaller.exe |
| MD5: | 8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53 |
Additional files:
How do I remove Zip Opener Packages?
You can uninstall Zip Opener Packages 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 Zip Opener Packages, 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 Zip Opener Packages.
- 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) 55%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 83%
Keep it 17%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #3,247
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
59.38% |
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| Windows 10 |
26.24% |
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| Windows XP |
7.30% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.07% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.50% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.59% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.49% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.82% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.16% |
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| Windows 8 |
6.92% |
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Geography
67.20% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
67.20% |
| Germany |
6.37% |
| United Kingdom |
5.07% |
| Brazil |
3.38% |
| Netherlands |
2.72% |
| France |
2.59% |
| India |
2.28% |
| Italy |
1.73% |
| Japan |
1.50% |
| Spain |
1.06% |
| Thailand |
1.00% |
| Turkey |
0.97% |
| Russia |
0.77% |
| Poland |
0.73% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
30.19% |
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| Dell |
23.66% |
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| Acer |
15.50% |
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| Toshiba |
8.48% |
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| ASUS |
7.48% |
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| Samsung |
4.17% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.58% |
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| Lenovo |
3.49% |
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| Intel |
1.77% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.91% |
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| Medion |
0.77% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.48% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.73% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
4.61% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.36% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
3.86% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3521 |
2.37% |
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