The program is run by a backdoor Trojan than can bypass antivirus detection. So I would like to know how to remove it manually. It's it's early stage where it's scanning automatically when I start the computer. I downloaded Utorrent and it popped up. I have Windows 7 Home Premium. Is this the correct way? http://guides.yoosecurity.com/how-to-remove-winzip-registry-optimizer-uninstall-guide/

These directions r for W7. modify for XP or Vista RE running a program. 1. Boot to safe mode with networking (hit F8 repeatedly while booting till safe mode menu appears) - if that option isn't available u have a real problem. Time for clean install. 2. Delete everything in all ur temp folders and recycle bin - u can dnld and run ATFCLEANER - it makes life easier. 3. Go to START, type MSCONFIG and set it for diagnostic mode startup. 4. Open a browser - if it does not connect try unchecking the proxy setting under tools - internet options - connections - advanced = if u can't u will have to dnld MBAM someplace else and load to computer and install. -- also dnload VipreRescue (VR) - google to find dnld site. 5. Run both MBAM and VR in deep scan mode. VR defaults to that (VR must finish otherwise nothing will be removed/fixed) 6. Go to START, enter CMD, rt clk CMD.EXE in list and clk Run as administrator. Type SFC /SCANNOW. Let finish. 7. Reboot and pray. 8. If it doesn't boot it is time for a clean install. The virus hosed a system file and the scan could not clean it and deleted it and SFC could not fix it. - end of story. 9. If it boots ok, go back to msconfig and recheck everything in services and startup that does not look strange-like random lettered files. U can just chk NORMAL startup, but if u chk them all and get an error about a file that could not be run, it is because the file was a virus and was deleted. 10. Save these instructions - u will need it again. Get a real AV program - check out pcantivirusreviews.com

How do you remove Winzip Registry Optimizer virus manually?

Anonymous2013-04-25T08:09:23Z

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WinZip Registry Optimizer is one of those annoying Malware Trojans that allows other Adware, Spyware, additional Malware, and other viruses to come in and attack your PC. Most Anti-Virus software (especially the free ones like Malware Bytes) will not clean the machine. The best way to clean it is to manually remove the darn thing.

Follow this guide to remove the virus (step by step)

1) Restart your computer. As your computer restarts, but before Windows launches, tap F8 to get the Windows Advanced Option Menu
*When you get the Option Menu, use the arrow keys to highlight "Safe Mode with Networking"
*Then hit enter

2) Log in

3) Launch Task Manager (CTRL + ALT + DELETE and select Task Manager)

4) From the Task Manager, click on the Processes tab

5) Stop all processes for Winzip Registry Optimizer

6) Remove Winzip Registry Optimizer files from these folders:
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile% \Application data\ .exe
%CommonAppData%\
%LocalAppData%\
%LocalAppData%\ .exe
%Temp%\
%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\ \

7) Remove Winzip Registry Optimizer from your registry
Click on your Windows icon (windows 7) or Start button (windows XP)
In Search field type regedit (windows 7) or Click on Run and type regedit in the open field (windows xp)

Remove from:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ".exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run " "
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
"CertificationRevocation" = ' 0 '
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download
"CheckExeSignatures" = ' no '
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command
" (Default) " = "%LocalAppData" -a "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ah\shell\open\command
" (Default) " = "%LocalAppData" -a "%1" %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ah\shell\open\command "IsolatedCommand"

Close Registry

8) Go to Control Panel

9) (Windows 7) Programs and Features (Windows XP) Add/Remove Programs

10) Uninstall Winzip Registry Optimizer

NOTE: To completely remove it, we need to find out the process, files, and registry entries of the virus. If you haven't sufficient expertise in dealing with program files, processes, dll files, and registry entries... it is not recommended to delete the infections by manual process. Any pivotal system files that are removed can render your machine useless. It is recommended you ask help from an experienced professional.