PestSweeper Removal Guide
Do you know what PestSweeper is?
DESCRIPTION
PestSweeper is a rogue anti-spyware program designed to extort money from you. PestSweeper literally is a “pest” because once it is installed it pests you with annoying popups and alert messages that say you are infected with a parasite of some sort. The reality behind the messages is that you do not have the infections that it says. PestSweeper and the Trojan that may have installed PestSweeper are the pests that you must remove.
PestSweeper may be installed from a Trojan infection such as Zlob without your permission or directly from the PestSweeper.com website. PestSweeper should be called Pest-Maker because it surly does not sweep pests away.
In non-techie terms: PestSweeper is not much different from other rogue anti-spyware programs. It attempts to get you to purchase the full version of PestSweeper through fake scans and popups. Do not purchase or download PestSweeper under any circumstances.
Aliases: PestSweeper, Pest Sweeper, PestSweeper.com.
PestSweeper 1.0 screen shot image:
PestSweeper.com website image:
PestSweeper Automatic Removal Instructions
This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.
- Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop. - After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files. - SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
- Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
- SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter. - Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
- After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:). - Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
- Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.
PestSweeper Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. PestSweeper manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that PestSweeper will be removed completely. So read the PestSweeper removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall PestSweeper Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall PestSweeper if found. - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove PestSweeper Directories.
To find PestSweeper directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following PestSweeper directories:
C:\ProgramFiles\PestSweeper
C:\ProgramFiles\Pest Sweeper
Right-click on the PestSweeper folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder PestSweeper and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting PestSweeper could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove PestSweeper icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the PestSweeper manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your PestSweeper problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that PestSweeper will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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