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How to remove System Sweeper?

September 1st, 2008

What is System Sweeper?

System Sweeper is another malware that attracts customers by using name of reputable security tool – SpySweeper. Spy Sweeper is reputable application, and SystemSweeper is a fraud.

System Sweeper installs itself secretly and then requires paying a certain price for using the product. It promises computer security services after user pays for the full version of System Sweeper. But in reality SystemSweeper is a computer parasite and it’s not capable of protecting a computer. The main purpose of System Sweeper is making people pay for non-existent services. It loads many fabricated security reports in order to trick users and get their money. Delete this malware with no doubt.


System Sweeper is Extremely dangerous

arrow System Sweeper is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow System Sweeper may spread via Trojans
arrow System Sweeper may display fake security messages
arrow System Sweeper may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow System Sweeper may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow System Sweeper violates your privacy and compromises your security
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for System Sweeper detection

Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like System Sweeper and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual System Sweeper removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove System Sweeper, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these System Sweeper processes:
Remove these System Sweeper Registry Entries:
Remove these System Sweeper files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other System Sweeper infected files and get help in System Sweeper removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing System Sweeper and similar threats.

System Sweeper is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only System Sweeper can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads System Sweeper trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, System Sweeper offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, System Sweeper does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as System Sweeper, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install System Sweeper, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as System Sweeper, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as System Sweeper?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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