When I tried to install the Winzip trial, Webroot told me that it is infected with something called ADWARE:InstallCore.
Winzip says it's a false positive:
I wish to inform you that there is no adware, malware, spyware or any other threats attached with WinZip apllication setup files downloaded from WinZip Website or downlaod links.
What does Webroot have to say?
Thanks.
Jerry
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Does Winzip really have adware in the trial install?
Best answer by RetiredTripleHelix
IMO Yes it does most times so I stay away from it! Try WinRAR or 7-Zip.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=winzip+and+Adware&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=ga8OV4D_LuKkjgSqxpTYAg#q=winzip+and+Adware&tbs=qdr:y
Thanks,
Daniel 😉
https://www.google.ca/search?q=winzip+and+Adware&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=ga8OV4D_LuKkjgSqxpTYAg#q=winzip+and+Adware&tbs=qdr:y
Thanks,
Daniel 😉
+56IMO Yes it does most times so I stay away from it! Try WinRAR or 7-Zip.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=winzip+and+Adware&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=ga8OV4D_LuKkjgSqxpTYAg#q=winzip+and+Adware&tbs=qdr:y
Thanks,
Daniel 😉
https://www.google.ca/search?q=winzip+and+Adware&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=ga8OV4D_LuKkjgSqxpTYAg#q=winzip+and+Adware&tbs=qdr:y
Thanks,
Daniel 😉
+56Here is some info on Installcore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InstallCore
"Install Core" is an installer which bundles legitimate applications with offers for additional third party applications that may be unwanted by the user. Such third party applications are typically installed onto users’ computers by default, but may include an option to ‘opt-out’ during or after the installation process.
If you have an installer and are unsure of its origin, you can check to see if the Digital Signature property on the installer file matches the organization who created the software.
Software installed via Install Core installers can often be found for download on the developer's own site free of bundled third party software"
Also from VirusTotal: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/6dc6c20042584ed436b8b7ed9bafe0c576577f6a3ab02ed1301188e16bcd5d0e/analysis/
"Install Core" is an installer which bundles legitimate applications with offers for additional third party applications that may be unwanted by the user. Such third party applications are typically installed onto users’ computers by default, but may include an option to ‘opt-out’ during or after the installation process.
If you have an installer and are unsure of its origin, you can check to see if the Digital Signature property on the installer file matches the organization who created the software.
Software installed via Install Core installers can often be found for download on the developer's own site free of bundled third party software"
Also from VirusTotal: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/6dc6c20042584ed436b8b7ed9bafe0c576577f6a3ab02ed1301188e16bcd5d0e/analysis/
+56You're very Welcome I use WinRAR as well!@ wrote:
Thank you. I'm looking at WINRAR instead. I appreciate the quick help and answer!
Cheers,
Daniel 😉
+62Hi there! I've always liked and used WinRar myself. ;)
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