What is wzmp_8.exe?
wzmp_8.exe is part of WinZip Malware Protector and developed by WinZip International LLC according to the wzmp_8.exe version information.
wzmp_8.exe's description is "WinZip Malware Protector "
wzmp_8.exe is digitally signed by WinZip Computing LLC.
wzmp_8.exe is usually located in the 'c:\users\%USERNAME%\downloads\' folder.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on wzmp_8.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | WinZip Malware Protector |
| Company name | WinZip International LLC |
| File description | WinZip Malware Protector |
| Comments | This installation was built with Inno Setup. |
| Legal copyright | © WinZip International LLC |
| Product version | 2.1.1000.10798 |
| File version | WinZip Malware Prote |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | WinZip Malware Protector .. |
| Company name | WinZip International LLC .. |
| File description | WinZip Malware Protector .. |
| Comments | This installation was built with Inn.. |
| Legal copyright | © WinZip International LLC .. |
| Product version | 2.1.1000.10798 |
| File version | WinZip Malware Prote |
Digital signatures [?]
wzmp_8.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | WinZip Computing LLC |
| Certificate issuer name | GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - G2 |
| Certificate serial number | 112144096d1cb7e1128d086cab8deeab88f2 |
Filename variants
wzmp_8.exe may also use other filenames. The most common variants are listed below:
- wzmp_8[1].exe
Folder name variants
wzmp_8.exe may also be located in other folders than c:\users\%USERNAME%\downloads\. The most common variants are listed below:
- c:\documents and settings\%USERNAME%\local settings\temporary internet files\content.ie5\20980tfs\
- c:\users\%USERNAME%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\x4izp30t\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 7ffe531fc3065de780e683f4197b5f67 |
| SHA256 | 44b68ebe55e759f7ded36e6d2afad753112d23079e29a6f8138ecfb85b4d0585 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to wzmp_8.exe:
wzmp_8.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
wzmp_8.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
WinZip Malware Protector has stopped working.
End Program - wzmp_8.exe. This program is not responding.
wzmp_8.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
wzmp_8.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with wzmp_8.exe?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with wzmp_8.exe:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with wzmp_8.exe. 46% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 13 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with wzmp_8.exe. Only 13 users has voted so far so it does not offer a high degree of confidence.
Malware or legitimate?
If you feel that you need more information to determine if your should keep this file or remove it, please read this guide.
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
While the scan is free, you should let users know that the fix cost $30 or whatever it is because it makes you look like a knock off of some not so straightforward companies who put out a lot of hocus pocus crap.
I did download it and paid the fee and got lucky because I know it helped me identify many of the bots and such when I downloaded Skype for example. None of what this winzip malware adware files were caught by McAfee either!
Can someone tell me if I need to load the wzmp_8.exe and is this an update to the current program already installed or is this just the same program loaded again to my download folder?
# 30 Mar 2015, 4:55
J. McNichol writes