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How to remove the nzdd virus


Most antivirus programs identify nzdd.dll as malware.
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Nzdd.dll file information

The process known as RealDownload or Netzip Download Demon Module or Main Module appears to be part of software RealDownload or Netzip Download Demon Module Module or main Module or FlashPlayer-2k by RealNetworks (www.realnetworks.com) or NetZIP.

Description: nzdd.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 1,150,976 bytes (84% of all occurrences), 1,171,456 bytes and 4 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/nzdd.dll.html 
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is EBCDDA60-2A68-11D3-8A43-0060083CFB9C. The program is not visible. The file is able to monitor Internet browser. There is no detailed description of this service. Nzdd.dll is not a Windows system file. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. nzdd.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
There is a possibility to completely remove FlashPlayer-2k (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

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External information from Tony Klein:

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as nzdd.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the nzdd.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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User Comments

Part of RealDownload, loaded by explorer.exe
   
The Download Demon (alias Real Download or Netscape Smart Download) attempts to automate various file downloading functions, to permit downloads to be interrupted and later resumed, plus other related functionality. It silently links itself into your Web browsers to take over all downloading operations--without your taking any specific actions to install or enable it--and your system may then hang in the course of various downloads! A much less obvious "feature" of the Download Demon is that all files you
  Mike  
I just erased nzdd.dll off of two winxp machines becasue explorer wouldn't run as anything but the shell. I see no reason to leave this file on your system at all.
  Wesley  
I was concerned it was a trojan
  david c. adamson  


Summary: Average user rating of nzdd.dll: based on 4 votes with 4 reviews.
1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 1 user think nzdd.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it.


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