TraceSweeper (Trace Sweeper) Removal Instructions

August 19th, 2008 | by Alex |

TraceSweeper Descriptions:

TraceSweeper, also known Trace Sweeper, is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that creates hassles for computer users around the world. Just like most fake antispywares, it issues misleading and exaggerated issues. TraceSweeper usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software. TraceSweeper will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of TraceSweeper, in order to remove the potential and reported problems. Not only does it cause your machine to slow down dramatically, it would also put your privacy and data in risk.

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Manual TraceSweeper Removal Instructions:

Stop TraceSweeper Processes:
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TraceSweeper.exe

Find and Delete these TraceSweeper Files:
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Trace Sweeper%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Trace Sweeper.lnk
Trace Sweeper%UserProfile%\Desktop\Trace Sweeper.lnk
Trace Sweeper%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Trace Sweeper\Trace Sweeper on the Web.lnk
Trace Sweeper%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Trace Sweeper\Trace Sweeper.lnk
Trace Sweeper%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Trace Sweeper\Uninstall Trace Sweeper.lnk
Trace Sweeper%ProgramFiles%\Trace Sweeper\tracesweeper.exe
Trace Sweeper%ProgramFiles%\Trace Sweeper\tracesweeper.url
Trace Sweeper%ProgramFiles%\Trace Sweeper\unins000.dat
Trace Sweeper%ProgramFiles%\Trace Sweeper\unins000.exe

Remove TraceSweeper Registry Values:
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run TraceSweeper

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