Ace Zip

It is an adware bundler. An Adware Bundler is a downloadable program that is typically 'freeware' because it is bundled with advertising software -- adware. The adware may function independently of the bundler program, but in some cases the bundler program will not function if the adware is removed, or will not install unless the adware is installed. Most Adware Bundlers install several adware applications from multiple adware vendors, each of which is governed by a separate End User License Agreement (EULA) and Privacy Policy. Some Adware Bundlers may not fully and properly disclose the presence of bundled advertising software during installation.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Ace Zip
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	Ace Zip Soft
Company URL:	http://www.acezip.net/
Threat Level:	Low Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

Ace Zip Soft provides various software. One of its software is Ace Zip. Ace Zip zip, unzip files and create self-extracting EXE files. It unzips files with password protection. It selects an exe file run after the self-extracting EXE file run. It read/write Zips and self-extracting EXE files with 128 bit encryption.Ace Zip is totally free to download.

Spyware Description:

It is an adware bundler. An Adware Bundler is a downloadable program that is typically 'freeware' because it is bundled with advertising software -- adware. The adware may function independently of the bundler program, but in some cases the bundler program will not function if the adware is removed, or will not install unless the adware is installed. Most Adware Bundlers install several adware applications from multiple adware vendors, each of which is governed by a separate End User License Agreement (EULA) and Privacy Policy. Some Adware Bundlers may not fully and properly disclose the presence of bundled advertising software during installation.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer.0

Additional information might be found here:

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Processes Running:

aceziprun.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\Ace Zip\aceziphelp.chm	93250	Compiled HTML Help file
C:\Program Files\Ace Zip\aceziprun.exe	196608	Application
C:\Program Files\Ace Zip\aceziprun.exe.manifest	662	MANIFEST File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Ace Zip\icons
C:\Program Files\Ace Zip\temp

Registry information Created after Installation: