Manual Spy Bot Removal > Zipclix
Zipclix is an Internet Explorer search toolbar.
Distribution
Installed by the InternetWasher parasite, along with Httper . Both programs are controlled by popupblockade.com.
Advertising
Yes. At the time of writing this feature is not in use, but the software can be directed by its controlling server to show periodic advertisements.
Privacy violation
No.
Security issues
Yes. Can be directed by its controlling server to download and execute arbitrary code as a self-updating feature.
Stability problems
No.
Removal
There should be a 'Zipclix' entry in the Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs feature. This works correctly.
Manual removal
Open a DOS command prompt window (from Start->Programs->Accessories) and enter the following commands:
cd "%WinDir%\System"
regsvr32 /u "\Program Files\Zipclix\Zipclix.dll"
After restarting the computer you should be able to delete the Httper folder inside Program Files.
You can also delete the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Zipclix in the registry (Start->Run->regedit) to clean up if you like.
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