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System Sweeper Removal Guide

System Sweeper is another confusing name for a fake anti-spyware program that may closely resembles the name of a good spyware program, SpySweeper. Unlike any good anti-spyware program, System Sweeper does not remove spyware. System Sweeper may look like a nicely laid out program but the reality behind it is that it only wants you to spend your money foolishly on a full version of System Sweeper.

After us testing System Sweeper we noticed that it does not look like a normal program in that it does not have a window border. Surprisingly if you ever find yourself on the www.system-sweeper.com website you may notice that it has an automatic system scan running from the website which we do not believe is real. It would be rather silly for a website to start scanning your computer without your permission the moment that you access the web page.

In non-techie terms: In conclusion we now know that System Sweeper is absolute garbage and should never be used unless you do not mind wasting time. System Sweeper should never be purchased because it does not do anything for you but annoy you with bogus scan information.

Aliases: System Sweeper, System-Sweeper, SystemSweeper, www.system-sweeper.com.

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System 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.

System Sweeper Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. System Sweeper manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that System Sweeper will be removed completely. So read the System 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 System Sweeper Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall System Sweeper if found.
To stop System 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 System Sweeper processes:
ss_setup.exe
systemsweeper.exe
For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
To unregister System Sweeper 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 System Sweeper registry keys:
```
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaresystemsweeper
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEsoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionrun”systemsweeper”
```
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 System Sweeper Directories.
To find System Sweeper directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following System Sweeper directories:
C:\Program Files\System Sweeper

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

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

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