How to remove the ZServ virus

Most antivirus programs identify ZServ.dll as malware.
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ZServ.dll file information

The process known as www.ZServ.biz appears to be part of software unknown by ZServ (www.zserv.net).

Description: The file ZServ.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 172,032 bytes.
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 00000000-C1EC-0345-6EC2-4D0300000000. There is no file information. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. File ZServ.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. The service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 76% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Tony Klein:

This spyware BHO (ZServ.dll) is related to Transponder parasite variant

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ZServ.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ZServ.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

If this is from ZServ.com then it is Adware

Adserving company
Axelsson (further information)

comes with msn gaming zone
Muhammad M Rahman

Information can be found at zserve.biz. Website states zser.dll delivers targeted advertising.
Jacob Steelsmith (further information)

Adware
Konin (further information)

Seems to be a trojan. Very hard to remove - need ad-aware to finally get rid of it.
Owen

This is trojan software that gives partial control of your computer over to whoever wants it. This is NOT merely adware, it's a serious trojan

can cause problems
oldhippie (further information)

have heard that it makes internet explorer run very slow.

Summary: Average user rating of ZServ.dll: based on 10 votes with 9 reviews.

4 users suspect danger. 6 users think ZServ.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade ZServ.dll ("not sure about it").

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