jZip Unwanted Application

What is jZip?

jZip is a deceptive application that supposedly provides file-compressing functionality. On initial inspection, this apps may seem legitimate, however, it is often distributed as a 'bundle' with third party applications. For this reason it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Furthermore, jZip is likely to promote other deceptive applications categorized as adware or browser hijackers.

jZip installer often includes installation of additional applications such as Music Search App toolbar. There is a high probability that these applications will be either adware or browser-hijackers. These malicious programs generate intrusive online advertisements that conceal visited website content.

Furthermore, intrusive ads can lead to infectious websites and, thus, clicking them is risky and may cause further adware or malware infections. Adware and browser hijackers usually track Internet browsing activity and gather various user/system information.

Although data such as IP addresses, geo-locations, Internet service provider (ISP), websites visited, pages viewed, and search queries may seem insignificant, the details can be personally identifiable. Information recorded in this way is later shared with third parties and misused to generate revenue.

Therefore, the presence of an information-tracking app on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. For these reasons, you should uninstall jZip and other bundled applications.

Potentially unwanted programs have similar characteristics. All offer valuable features simply to trick users to install, however, most apps provide no real value for users.

Rather than enabling the functionality promised, they continually generate intrusive online advertisements and track Internet browsing activity. Some cause unwanted browser redirects. This behavior significantly diminishes the Internet browsing experience, putting the system and users' privacy at risk.

How did jZip install on my computer?

This PUP is free for anyone to download on its official website, however, it is also distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Thus, many users install it inadvertently. Bundled software is commonly hidden within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings.

Many users skip this section - leading to inadvertent installation of rogue programs. In doing so, users compromise their privacy and expose their systems to risk of further infection.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Most bundled software is hidden. To protect the system from potentially unwanted programs, be attentive when downloading and installing software. Download your chosen software from an official source (usually the official website) - in this way, you will be confident that the set-up is legitimate.

If you are downloading applications from a third party source (for example, a freeware download website), closely analyze each step of the download/installation processes and ensure that all additionally-included programs are declined.

jZip PUP installer set-up:

jZip bundling third party applications:

Deceptive free software installers distributing jZip PUP:

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Quick menu:

• What is jZip?
• STEP 1. Uninstall jZip application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove unwanted add-ons from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove adware from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove malicious extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

jZip adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "jZip", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes jZip ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove jZip adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, jZip did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the jzip potentially unwanted program, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the jzip potentially unwanted program, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with jzip potentially unwanted program removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the jzip potentially unwanted program, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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