How to Remove “zg.exe”

What is zg.exe?

zg.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as ZipGenius Express. It belongs to ZipGenius and was developed by M.Dev Software. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32.
Malware authors write different types of malicious programs and name them as zg.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with zg.exe malware?       

Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with zg.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • zg.exe file is taking more of your CPU memory 
  • System performance is very low
  • Browser is redirected to some strange websites
  • Interference of annoying popup ads
  • Other malwares infiltrate into the system

To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:

  • Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the zg.exe and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with zg.exe malware.

How to remove zg.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing zg.exe file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Antivirus.

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.

Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.

Step 4: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.

Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove zg.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 15 January 2011 at 2:21 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Karst Softwares Executable b5f751eb16d420d9
49d12b2203a414da
05fc582b
cae25fe458caa505
f336bc519f9edce0
Unclassified
Malware
No 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 10.224.1.116/32 N/A
2 N/A Executable cf4ddc19631c6bf0
70ca2fd348a673ff
0a9ddcb0
088233ef12ee9215
c978acb0901e0c0b
Backdoor.Win
32.Hupigon.r
gqw
No 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 Internal Submission N/A
3 N/A Executable f11d67de03b0c2cd
8cd03eb9283e45b6
c94a6a88
5ed2efd202d40845
8c2c1ce7342c647e
Win32.Neshta
.A
No N/A N/A Russian Federation N/A
4 N/A Executable 67c49106e82411d0
e334586914d51350
2355e71e
0042c27de8699b1c
9852b8aea1fc481b
Unclassified
Malware
No N/A N/A Internal Submission N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 19 June 2008 at 12:03 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 WinInizio Software Executable 226737ea37c2bf6d
c6087ec1eb98d989
9474e1e9
bfb738c8698b72b5
7ee40a10b656122c
No 6.2.0.2000 6.2 United Kingdom
2 N/A Executable 06bc4ccfedf0b459
23c6855823dd35a2
49af381d
93dfe5862cdfc71d
c1699bfa6b257dfe
No N/A N/A Internal Submission
3 WinInizio Software Executable c2f71e17be3efd69
a905d81b52a9ee1b
0430ec3e
815040f57c0cdeb3
e8cae8f5a4e3f14f
No 6.4.0.2010 6.4 Internal Submission
4 WinInizio Software Executable d4f8dfd9d884ea35
321846d626d1b6cb
852a2449
1fd12a7697ae57c6
958a92904f5bea93
No 6.4.0.2106 6.4 Internal Submission
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