RegSweep Removal Guide
Do you know what RegSweep is?
DESCRIPTION
RegSweep or Reg Sweep, is a rogue anti-spyware program known to affect many computer users over the internet with various fake popup and alert messages. The RegSweep messages usually state that you are infected with a parasite that must be removed by purchasing a full version of RegSweep. Do not give into those messages. RegSweep does not and will not remove parasites or spyware from your computer.
In non-techie terms: RegSweep is a waste of time and money due to the nature of the physical program. Reg Sweep should be removed from your system if you have detected it. Any website that advertises RegSweep should also be avoided as it could put you at risk for damaging your files by installing RegSweep.
Aliases: RegSweep, Reg Sweep.
RegSweep 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.
RegSweep Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. RegSweep manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that RegSweep will be removed completely. So read the RegSweep 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 RegSweep Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall RegSweep if found. - To stop RegSweep processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these RegSweep processes:
Regsweep.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To Unregister RegSweep DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
Search and unregister these RegSweep DLLs:
RegCleaner.dll
zlib.dll
TCL.dll
To locate the RegSweep DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type RegSweep and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
Once you have the RegSweep DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister). - 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 RegSweep Directories.
To find RegSweep directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following RegSweep directories:
C:\Program Files\RegSweep
Right-click on the RegSweep folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder RegSweep and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting RegSweep could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove RegSweep icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the RegSweep manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your RegSweep 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 RegSweep will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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