SwiftCleaner Removal Guide

Published by Valentino on February 19, 2008 08:03 pm under Spyware Help

Do you know what SwiftCleaner is?

DESCRIPTION

SwiftCleaner is the latest malicious rogue anti-spyware to hit the internet. SwiftCleaner masquerades as a tool for cleaning your computer. SwiftCleaner may install onto a users system through either the treacherous Zlob.Trojan, fake software, or a virus infection. SwiftCleaner may display system alert messages and popups in an attempt to get users to purchase the full version of SwiftCleaner.

SwiftCleaner is not a reputable cleaning tool for your computer. SwiftCleaner may drastically slow down your system and potentially put your data and privacy at risk. SwiftCleaner cannot be trusted.

In non-techie terms: SwiftCleaner and SwiftCleaner.com were created by hackers to extort money from you. Do not under any circumstances purchase or download SwiftCleaner or any files related to SwiftCleaner. The website SwiftCleaner may look legitimate but it does not offer any type of reputable programs. It is a good practice to avoid the SwiftCleaner.com website and any type of files associated with SwiftCleaner ans SwiftCleaner.com.

SwiftCleaner 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.

SwiftCleaner Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. SwiftCleaner manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that SwiftCleaner will be removed completely. So read the SwiftCleaner 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 SwiftCleaner Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall SwiftCleaner if found.
To stop SwiftCleaner 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 SwiftCleaner processes:
SwiftCleanerInstaller[1].exe
SwiftCleanerScanner.exe
SwiftCleaner.exe
SwiftCleanerScanner[1].exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
To unregister SwiftCleaner registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these SwiftCleaner registry keys:
```
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SwiftCleaner
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\SwiftCleaner Scanner
```
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 SwiftCleaner Directories.
To find SwiftCleaner directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

Search and delete the following SwiftCleaner directories:
%ProgramFiles%\Swift Software\SwiftCleaner

Right-click on the SwiftCleaner folder and select Delete.

A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder SwiftCleaner and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting SwiftCleaner could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
To remove SwiftCleaner icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the SwiftCleaner manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your SwiftCleaner 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 SwiftCleaner will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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