JZip Removal Guide

JZip has a decent-looking official website and it advertises itself as “the best file compression solution.” Therefore, users download and install it on their systems to be able to create, open, and extract Zip, TAR, 7-Zip, and other archives. There is a possibility that users come across the official website of JZip while they surf the Internet, or they simply notice an advertisement promoting this software on some kind of web page; however, some users still detect JZip even though they do not download and install this program on their systems. As JZip can enter systems without permission, it is usually put into the category of potentially unwanted applications. In fact, it is not the only reason why JZip is considered to be a PUP. We will explain you how it acts in a more detailed way further in this article. You will also find the instructions that will help you to get rid of it below this article.

JZip will really act as it promises, so users usually decide to keep it on the system. We do not say that you cannot do that because JZip is not dangerous at all if compared to Trojans, rootkits, and other threats. Even though this program is not really bad, it might still perform two suspicious activities. As our researchers have found, there is a slight possibility that JZip will show you ads and provide you with promotional material. In addition, the research has shown that JZip might be interested in your sensitive information. You agree with that yourself by installing JZip application on your system. If you cannot remember downloading JZip and are not going to use it, delete this program from the system because there is a risk that it will start acting in an unwanted way, and it will simply occupy the space on your computer.

Our specialists say that JZip might come bundled with other programs in bundled malicious installers, so it will not be surprising at all if you cannot remember downloading JZip. If you feel that this program has been installed on your PC without your direct permission, check your system in order to find out whether or not other undesirable programs are installed. You can do this really quickly by scanning the system with the SpyHunter diagnostic scanner which you can download from this website. If it happens that it detects other existing threats, you will be able to upgrade it and then scan your system again to erase all those programs.

As JZip is just a potentially unwanted program, you will be able to remove it by uninstalling it via Control Panel. Unfortunately, it has been noticed that this program will leave some of its files on your computer after the removal. This will not happen if you delete it with a reliable automatic tool, such as SpyHunter. These junk files will also disappear from your PC if you scan your system with a reputable tool after the manual removal of JZip.

Delete JZip from your PC

Windows XP

1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Control Panel and then go to Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select the program and click Remove.

Windows 7 and Vista

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Right-click on JZip.
5. Uninstall it.

Windows 8/8.1/10

1. Right-click on the lower-left corner and open Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a program.
3. Select the undesirable software.
4. Click Uninstall.