Remove Zlob

Zlob is a malicious software that gets installed into people’s computers when they execute an .exe file they downloaded from the net. This malware is also known as Zlob.ZipCodec or Zlob.Media-Codec. Some antivirus programs classify it as a Trojan. 

The best way to avoid being infected by this kind of parasite is to always check how safe is the place you’re downloading from. First of all, avoid at all costs to download anything from a streaming website, they usually offer video players allegedly specially developed to play films and TV series. You must also distrust any website offering cracks for software or anything related to hacking. Even if you’re quite sure that the website you have chosen is completely safe, go the extra mile and customize the install process because programs like Zlob tend to be discretely offered… thus if you only use recommended settings you easily end up with a whole range of parasites in your computer.

To remove Zlob is not an easy task, you’ll find below several free tools that will allow you to achieve the removal in an easy manner. Keep away from websites offering any solutions that asks for a payment, they are not even fully functional.

You should know that Zlob is considered as a malware by 44 anti-viruses.
File information
File name:
ph.exe

Analysis date:
22 January 2016

Scanner detections:
44 / 54

Scan engine
Detection
ESET-NOD32
Win32/TrojanDownloader.Zlob.NA
BitDefender
Trojan.Zlob.1.Gen
Kaspersky
Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Zlob.no
Symantec
Trojan.Zlob
Panda
Adware/SecurityError
DrWeb
Trojan.Popuper
Comodo
TrojWare.Win32.TrojanDownloader.Zlob.NA
Avira
TR/Dldr.Zlob.OP.2
AVG
Downloader.Zlob.JDZ.dropper
MicroWorld-eScan
Trojan.Zlob.1.Gen
nProtect
Trojan.Zlob.1.Gen
CMC
Generic.Win32.451ab6d0f1!MD
McAfee
Puper
Zillya
Downloader.Zlob.Win32.22883
SUPERAntiSpyware
Trojan.DCOMCfg
TheHacker
Trojan/Downloader.Zlob.no
K7GW
Trojan-Downloader ( 0000852e1 )
K7AntiVirus
Trojan-Downloader ( 0000852e1 )
Arcabit
Trojan.Zlob.1.Gen
Agnitum
Trojan.Zlob.Gen.6
F-Prot
W32/Zlob.gen!GSA
TrendMicro-HouseCall
TROJ_ZLOB.PI
Avast
Win32:Trojan-gen
NANO-Antivirus
Trojan.Win32.Zlob.uqkc
AegisLab
Troj.Downloader.W32.Zlob.no!c
Ad-Aware
Trojan.Zlob.1.Gen
Emsisoft
Trojan.Zlob.1.Gen (B)
F-Secure
Trojan.Zlob.1.Gen
VIPRE
Trojan-Downloader.Zlob.Media-Codec
TrendMicro
TROJ_ZLOB.PI
McAfee-GW-Edition
BehavesLike.Win32.Downloader.qh
Sophos
Troj/Zlobco-Gen
Cyren
W32/Zlob.gen!GSA
Jiangmin
TrojanDownloader.Zlob.jgk
Antiy-AVL
Trojan[Downloader]/Win32.Zlob
Microsoft
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Zlob.gen
AhnLab-V3
Win-Trojan/Zlob.53760.F
GData
Trojan.Zlob.1.Gen
ALYac
Trojan.DesktopScam
Rising
PE:Trojan.DL.Zlob.ajo!100038213 [F]
Ikarus
Trojan.Zlob
Fortinet
W32/ZLOB.PZ!tr
Baidu-International
Trojan.Win32.Zlob.no
Qihoo-360
Malware.Radar01.Gen

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How to remove Zlob ?

All tools used in this guide are completely free to use and should remove any trace of Zlob from your computer. Follow all steps as described in this removal guide to remove Zlob and all additional adware that may have been installed on your computer.

Remove Zlob with AdwCleaner

The AdwCleaner tool will examine your computer and internet browser for Zlob, browser extensions and registry keys, that may have been installed on your computer without your permission.

  • You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below button :
    Download AdwCleaner
  • Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers, then double-click on the file AdwCleaner.exe.
  • If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.
  • When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the Scan button.
  • To remove malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the Clean button.
  • Please click on the OK button to allow AdwCleaner reboot your computer.

Remove Zlob with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes malware like worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, spyware, and more. All you have to do is launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free and run a scan. If you want even better protection, consider Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium and its instant real-time scanner that automatically prevents malware and websites from infecting your PC.

how to remove Zlob with malwarebytes anti-malware

  • Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware :
    Premium Version Free Version (without Real-time protection)
  • Install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware using the installation wizard.
  • Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the Fix Now button.
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now check for updates, and if there are any, you will need to click on the Update Now button.
  • Once the program has loaded, select Scan now.
  • When the scan is done, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the Quarantine All button, and then click on the Apply Now button.
  • When removing the files, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot your computer, please allow it to do so.

Remove Zlob with ZHPCleaner

ZHPCleaner is a program that searches for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your computer. By using ZHPCleaner you can easily remove many of these types of programs for a better user experience on your computer and while browsing the web.

  • If Avast is installed on you computer you have to disable it during the process.
  • You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below button :
    Download ZHPCleaner
  • Select ZHPCleaner.exe with right mouse click and Run as Administrator.
  • Accept the user agreement.
  • Click on the Scanner button.
  • After the scan has finished, click on the Repair button.
  • Reboot your computer.

Remove Zlob with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is an important security program for any computer user to have installed on their computer. It is light-weight, fast, and best of all, excellent at removing the latest infections like Zlob.

Remove Zlob with malwarebytes anti-malware

  • Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware :
    Premium Version Free Version (without Real-time protection)
  • Double-click mbam-setup-consumer.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
  • Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the Fix Now button.
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now check for updates, and if there are any, you will need to click on the Update Now button.
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for Zlob.
  • When the scan is done, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the Quarantine All button, and then click on the Apply Now button.
  • Reboot your computer if prompted.

Remove Zlob with HitmanPro

HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware. HitmanPro is designed to work alongside existing security programs without any conflicts. HitmanPro offers you a Free Scan for a second opinion.

Remove Zlob with HitmanPro

  • You can download HitmanPro from the below link:
    Download HitmanPro
  • Double-click on the file named HitmanPro.exe (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or HitmanPro_x64.exe (for 64-bit versions of Windows).
  • Click on the Next button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.
  • HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for Zlob malicious files.
  • When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the Next button, to remove Zlob virus.
Your machine should now be free of Zlob. If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove Zlob from your computer, please start a new thread in our support page. Someone will give you free assistance very fast !
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