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What is ZAM.exe?

ZAM.exe is an executable file associated with Zemana AntiMalware, a software developed by Copyright. This software is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Zemana AntiMalware directory. The ".exe" extension on a filename indicates an executable file which can potentially harm your computer.

Zemana AntiMalware is a software designed to provide advanced malware protection. It is a robust security tool that searches for and removes malicious software from your computer. It is good for detecting and eliminating even deeply embedded advanced threats like rootkits and bootkits.

ZAM.exe is needed if you are using Zemana AntiMalware to protect your computer from malware threats. It is the main executable for the program and is necessary for its function. Like any .exe file, it should be monitored for potential harm to your computer. If you did not install Zemana AntiMalware or if ZAM.exe is causing problems (like high CPU usage), it might be a disguised malware. In such cases, or if you have a different preferred anti-malware software, you might want to remove it.

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ZAM.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with ZAM
ZAM.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Advanced Malware Protection or Dokimi or ZAM Controller Service belongs to software Zemana AntiMalware or Malware Killer or MalwareFox AntiMalware or Zemana AntiLogger or WOLF OF WEBSTREET PRIVATE LIMITED or Watchdog Anti-Malware or ZAM Controller Service or League of Legends by (version 2017., 2018.) or Zemana.

Description: ZAM.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. ZAM.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—common is C:\Program Files (x86)\Zemana AntiMalware\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Zemana AntiLogger\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 13,179,660 bytes (89% of all occurrences), 12,725,488 bytes and 18 more variants. file.net/process/zam.exe.html 
It is the ZAMSvc service.
ZAM.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. It is digitally signed. It is a file with no information about its developer. ZAM.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications, connect to the Internet and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 46% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If problems with ZAM.exe come up, you can do the following:
  1) uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ Zemana AntiMalware or Zemana AntiLogger
  2) turn to the software company, Zemana, for advice.

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If ZAM.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 69% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes (75% of all occurrences) or 12,789,504 bytes. The file has a digital signature. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. ZAM.exe is able to manipulate other programs, monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs and connect to the Internet.

Uninstalling this variant: If problems with ZAM.exe come up, you can do the following:
  1) uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ Zemana AntiMalware
  2) turn to the software company, Zemana, for advice.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ZAM.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, for example Trojan.Generic.21032414 (detected by F-Secure), and Trojan.Gen.8!cloud (detected by Symantec). Therefore, you should check the ZAM.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

excellent adware cleaner
  Dennis  
It is very good program
   
This is the anti-malware program!
  ratu  
nice programm
  walter  
exe of Zemana antimalware. Digital signature appears OK. Certificate is countersigned by Symantec Time Stamping Services Signer - G4. & GeoTrust 2048-bit Timestamping Signer 3 ZAM.exe File size is 13.4MB / 14,122,736 bytes
   
I use it and it's effective where other programs are not. It caught some registry add-ons that were key to a problem I'd been having and were definitely malware.
  Don Freud.   (further information)
zemana anti malware cleaner, is safe as long as is digitally signed
   
might be part of the malwarefox antimalware package
   
Application within Phoenix360 called MalwareKiller. Purchased through System Mechanic. Good, safe program.
  Jeff  
Phoenix 360, the latest version of Iolo.com's System Mechanic has it included as it's malware killer program.
  Floyd Knight   (further information)
It is very well hidden. I have been through every service and process and have yet to find the dll - but I cannot delete the file because it is in use. I reckon it messes around with explorer and File Explorer. I would not recommend it.
  Christian Thomas  
ZAM is IOLO's latest Anti-malware program and a very good one at that. It is neither dangerous nor is it essential. Most PCs will run without ANTI-malware protection. I would advise that it be kept unless it is to be replaced with other ANTI-malware protection such as MALWARE BYTES. It is a user choice program.
  SCANNERMAN   (further information)
The Manufacturer section of my ZAM.exe has "Copyright 2017." as the signature. It has planted itself on my list of programs to start on boot-up, and constantly asks for permission to edit my hard disk on startup.
  StarStripe#0080 (Discord)  
Mine is associated with system mechanics- malware killer.
  Jameson  
It is definitely a part of Phoenix 360 or System Mechanic Ultimate Defence (new name) by IOLO
  GrampyDiddly   (further information)
its an antimalware for pc which you probably have downloaded i think it cant be harmless maybe its a virus disguised but if you go on propeties and it says that its owner is antimalware zemana then its safe!
  Zemana Bot 101 XD (JK)  
Useful and legitimate program
  Peter   (further information)
I understand it loads a keylogger onto your computer. I thought the anti-keylogger program (Zemana antilogger) was to prevent keyloggers from remaining on your computer.
  -JT  
It's not a "good, safe program". On install leaves several auto-creating items as trace krnl files in C:/ windows, and they are very difficult to eliminate. Messing with explorer.
  Pepo  
I use malwarefox and found that it works with it and found a adware!!!!!
  a file.net user  

Summary: Average user rating of ZAM.exe: based on 22 votes with 20 user comments. 8 users think ZAM.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 2 users think ZAM.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 5 users don't grade ZAM.exe ("not sure about it").


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Best practices for resolving ZAM issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with ZAM. 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 ZAM.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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