wzqkpick.exe is an executable file associated with the software WinZip. This file is developed by WinZip Computing and is usually located in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\WinZip. The .exe extension of a file name displays an executable file which can potentially harm your computer.
WinZip is a popular software used for file compression and decompression. It allows users to reduce the size of files and folders, making them easier to share and store. It also provides encryption, file management, and backup services. The wzqkpick.exe file is a part of this software and is responsible for certain functions within the WinZip program.
The wzqkpick.exe file is an essential component of the WinZip software and is required for its proper functioning. Like any .exe file, it has the potential to harm your computer if it's a virus or malware disguised as the wzqkpick.exe file. If you find this file in a location other than C:\Program Files (x86)\WinZip, or your antivirus software flags it as a threat, it's recommended to remove it to ensure the safety of your system.
Description: Wzqkpick.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file wzqkpick.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (primarily C:\Program Files (x86)\WinZip\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 118,784 bytes (41% of all occurrences), 106,560 bytes and 5 more variants.
The wzqkpick.exe file is not a Windows core file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: MACHINE\User Shell Folders).
The program has no visible window.
Therefore the technical security rating is 40% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If any problems with wzqkpick.exe occur, you can uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > WinZip), use the software publisher’s support or verify that you have installed the latest version.
"WinZip Quick Pick" is not required to run at start up. Added with WinZip version 8.1. "The new WinZip Quick Pick taskbar tray icon gives you instant access to WinZip and your Zip files. Just left click the icon to open WinZip, or right click it to instantly reopen recently used Zip files, access your Favorite Zip Folders, open WinZip Help, or start WinZip itself.". You can right-click and close it - choosing to not re-load it at start-up
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as wzqkpick.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the wzqkpick.exe 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
Win Zip Quick Pick from task bar Michael
Win Zip Icon Kevin
it is a virus causing frequent errors on hard drive rthndman
Its an winzip file from task bar. Classinen
WZQKPICK.EXE is a WinZip tray icon Mary
The proggy provides a near-instant additional user interface for winzip, that I never use. It's programmed well, I've never had it fail nor slow down the slowest system in the company, but personally I disable it due to the ever-increasing clutter that takes up a third of my toolbar already. JacWm
Summary: Average user rating of wzqkpick.exe:
based on 11 votes with 6 user comments.
5 users think wzqkpick.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user thinks wzqkpick.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
Best practices for resolving wzqkpick issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with wzqkpick. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the wzqkpick.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
Michael
Kevin
rthndman
Classinen
Mary
JacWm
Summary: Average user rating of wzqkpick.exe: based on 11 votes with 6 user comments. 5 users think wzqkpick.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 3 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user thinks wzqkpick.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.