Trace Sweeper Removal Guide
Do you know what Trace Sweeper is?
DESCRIPTION
Trace Sweeper (TraceSweeper) is an extremely dangerous rogue anti-spyware program. Trace Sweeper is known to slow the performance of your computer once it is installed. Usually Trace Sweeper is installed through a Trojan infection such as Zlob or Vundo or the www.trace-sweeper.com website. Other means of Trace Sweeper being installed is through a security hole in your web browser program.
In non-techie terms: Trace Sweeper, after installed, performs system scans and displays popup messages that usually say that you are infected with some type of parasite. The scan and popup messages are totally bogus and should not be taken to heart. This is a common tactic used by fake anti-spyware programs to get you to purchase a full version of the malicious program. Don’t make that mistake, do not purchase Trace Sweeper under any circumstances.
Maybe this program is named Trace Sweeper because it might Sweep away all Traces of your money, do you think?
Aliases: Trace Sweeper, Trace-Sweeper, TraceSweeper, www.trace-sweeper.com.
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www.trace-sweeper.com website image:
Trace Sweeper 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.
Trace Sweeper Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. Trace Sweeper manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that Trace Sweeper will be removed completely. So read the Trace Sweeper 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 Trace Sweeper Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall Trace Sweeper if found. - To stop Trace Sweeper 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 Trace Sweeper processes:
tracesweeper_setup[1].exe
tracesweeper.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”. - To remove Trace Sweeper icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
Search and delete the following Trace Sweeper directories:
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Trace Sweeper
%ProgramFiles%\Trace Sweeper
Right-click on the Trace Sweeper folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder Trace Sweeper and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting Trace Sweeper could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.
You’ve completed the Trace Sweeper manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your Trace Sweeper 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 Trace Sweeper will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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