ZipCloud App - How to remove

ZipCloud is a cloud storage program that used to be found in fake software updates. It is not necessarily malicious, but due to the way it was distributed, it is detected as malware by some antivirus programs.

If you found ZipCloud installed on your computer even though you didn’t download it, check it for other unknown programs, too. There could be advertising software and other unwanted items on your device.

ZipCloud in short:

Classification	Potentially unwanted program.
How is ZipCloud installed?	Promoted online, sometimes – with the help of deceptive ads.
Problems that come with it	Adware (pop-ups and redirects in the browser), other unfamiliar apps.
How to remove ZipCloud	Uninstall it manually, check your browser extensions and notification settings, check for potentially unwanted items with antivirus tools (such as Combo Cleaner for Mac, Spyhunter for PC, Malwarebytes, others).

What is ZipCloud?

Cloud storage service

ZipCloud is a cloud storage service. It works on Macs and Windows PCs. It allows you to upload and save your files on a server. This is useful for making backups of your files and for accessing them on any device.

Like the very similar MyPC Backup, ZipCloud itself is completely fine. It can be used without worries, with only one issue – you may not want to upload extremely private items, as this is the cloud after all, and there’s a tiny risk of your files being accessible to unauthorized users. But this risk comes with all cloud storage and is not specific to ZipCloud.

ZipCloud offers 1GB of free storage and various paid plans for more storage space. Other cloud storage solutions include Dropbox, Google Drive, Apple iCloud, OneDrive, and others.

Potentially unwanted program

Just like MyPC Backup, ZipCloud is considered to be a potentially unwanted and even malicious program by various antivirus scanners: Virustotal.com. This doesn’t mean that ZipCloud is malicious or that it will hurt your device. But it does mean that antivirus vendors consider it to be problematic.

The biggest problem with ZipCloud is the unintentional installations. A few years ago, it used to be a big problem. ZipCloud would be included with fake Flash Player installers, fake Safari installers, etc. People would find it on their computers and would wonder where it came from.

If ZipCloud was being spread by such ads, then it instantly became suspicious. After all, ads and pop-ups disguised as software updates are commonly used to spread malicious software.

Installed with adware

The unexpected installations of ZipCloud would often include additional items:

• new browser extensions that change the settings of your browser,
• other potentially unwanted programs,
• adware infections that cause new tabs and pop-ups in web browsers,
• pop-up ads for ZipCloud and other apps.

If these problems are present on your computer, they are probably caused by potentially unwanted browser extensions, applications other than ZipCloud, and misconfigured browser settings.

How to remove ZipCloud

If you don’t use ZipCloud, if you didn’t mean to install it, you can remove it manually as described on ZipCloud.com or like you would any other app. On macOS, that means deleting the files of the app. On Windows, it’s going into Settings and remove the program from there.

Besides that, it’s advised to scan your device with an antivirus tool to check for other potentially unwanted items: advertising software, browser hijackers, etc. Antivirus programs like for macOS, Spyhunter for Windows, Malwarebytes, and others can be used.

If your web browsers are behaving strangely, check what extensions are installed. Also, review your notification settings:

• Chrome – open Settings, scroll down to Site settings (under Privacy and security), click on Notifications.
• Edge (Chromium) – open Settings, click Site Permissions, Notifications.
• Firefox – open Settings, Privacy & Security, scroll down to Permissions, and click on Settings next to Notifications.
• Safari – in the Safari menu, choose Preferences, Websites, Notifications.

If unfamiliar or unwanted sites are allowed to send you notifications, you can block their messages on the settings page.

While ZipCloud is not malicious, any third-party app that was installed without your intention is a little suspicious. It’s always worth it to review your computer for other unknown apps.

Automatic Malware removal tools

Remove unwanted programs manually

How to remove ZipCloud App using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like ZipCloud App install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to ZipCloud App . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make ZipCloud App easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove ZipCloud App from Safari:Top

Remove malicious extensions

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
  
• Select Extensions and uninstall ZipCloud App and other suspicious extensions.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and choose General tab. Enter preferable URL to the homepage field.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings(older versions) If you are still experiencing any issues related to ZipCloud App, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari…
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopHow To remove ZipCloud App from Google Chrome:

• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select More Tools→Extensions
  
• Select all malicious extensions and delete them.
  
• Click on the 3 horizontal lines icon on a browser toolbar and Select Settings
  
• Select Manage Search engines
  
• Remove unnecessary search engines from the list
  
• Go back to settings. On Startup choose Open blank page (you can remove undesired pages from the set pages link too).
• If your homepage was changed, click on Chrome menu on the top right corner, select Settings. Select Open a specific page or set of pages and click on Set pages.
  
• Delete malicious search websites at a new Startup pages window by clicking “X” next to them.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to ZipCloud App, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on a Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on theReset browser settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How To remove ZipCloud App from Firefox:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (Or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything ZipCloud App related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on the Firefox menu in the top right corner, select Options → General. Enter a preferable URL to the homepage field and click Restore to Default.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to ZipCloud App, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• ChooseTroubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on theReset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program to identify malicious entries.