Title: SpywareSweeper

Type: Malware

Remove SpywareSweeper. Removal instructions

Severity scale:

(67 / 100)

SpywareSweeper is a corrupt anti-spyware application that uses misleading advertising to infiltrate users' systems. It displays numerous pop-up security notifications that may start a faux-scan that shows exaggerated error reports in order to force users to purchase the "full" SpywareSweeper version.

Be aware that this parasite is just a scam designed to rip you off. Remove SpywareSweeper ASAP if you've been infected.

Related files: unvise32.exe, 42387.dll, cintpf.tlb, icon.jpg, ipgar.dll, retav.ocx, s7me.ocx, scanning.gif, spupac.ocx, uninstal.log, liveupdate.exe, spywaresweeper.exe, SsPcFirewall.exe

SpywareSweeper properties:
• Shows commercial adverts
• Connects itself to the internet
• Stays resident in background

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SpywareSweeper manual removal:

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Kill processes:
spywaresweeper.exe, SsPcFirewall.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"Spyware Sweeper" = "C:\Program Files\Spyware Sweeper\SpywareSweeper.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls\"C:\WINDOWS\unvise32.exe" = "1"
HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\Spyware Sweeper
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Spyware Sweeper

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Unregister DLLs:
42387.dll, ipgar.dll

HELP:
how to unregister malicious DLLs

Delete files:
unvise32.exe, 42387.dll, cintpf.tlb, icon.jpg, ipgar.dll, retav.ocx, s7me.ocx, scanning.gif, spupac.ocx uninstal.log, LiveUpdate.exe, spywaresweeper.exe, SsPcFirewall.exe

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Delete directories:
%ProgramFiles%\Spyware Sweeper\
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Sweeper\

Information added: 2008-03-06 06:01:26
Information updated: 2008-03-06 06:01:26

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