The zip.dll process belongs to the avp software by the Melkosoft company. This process is used in creating 1pt and 2pt perspective grids for 3D/perspective effects which can be manipulated in different creative ways through the numerical settings and drop down or preset options. This process runs with the following Windows operating system: Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98 and Windows 2000. The process is not officially supported by the Monolith Productions, LithTech Inc., Sierra Entertainment or Fox Interactive customer service. The user may use the zip.dll process in creating custom-built levels, creatures, and many other content for the game Alien vs. Predator. The file zip.dll may consume 24, 102 bytes of your hard disk drive's memory for Windows 7 and Windows XP. When the Windows starts, the program is also automatically loaded. This file is seemed to be a compressed file. It is also not a part of the Windows core file.
How can I stop zip.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. zip.dll. is used by avp Software, If you shut down zip.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop zip.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is avp Software, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as avp Software, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is zip.dll known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if zip.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if zip.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that zip.dll, belongs to, in this case avp Software