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Swen Removal Guide

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Swen Description

Swen is an Internet worm. It spreads by e-mail, via KaZaA file-sharing application and through IRC channels. It also can place infected files on vulnerable PCs found in a local network. The worm installs itself to the computer. It imitates Microsoft update pack and comes in a letter, that imitates Microsoft security advisory. Then Swen sends its copies to e-mail addresses found in a computer, infects mIRC chat client and KaZaA file-sharing software and uses this software to distribute itself to other users. The worm can terminate all antivirus and security-related processes. It also connects to the author's web server.

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  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers Swen.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of Swen.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of Swen and other malware publishers off the Internet. In addition, we seek the complete deletion of all the malware programs, including all their polymorphic variants, which are developed and distributed all over the Internet, in the same manner as the publishers of Swen.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of Swen, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate Swen off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect Swen?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Swen by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Swen files, it's possible that Swen will reappear after reboot. Follow the Swen detection and removal methods below.

Swen Automatic Detection (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Swen? To safely & quickly detect Swen, we highly recommend you...

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SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects Swen on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove Swen and other malware threats.

Swen Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Swen manual removal instructions and Swen components listed to help you remove Swen from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for Swen.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Swen Path

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Swen" file name(s).
  3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
  4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Swen", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Swen in the following manual removal steps.
    Read more about How to Find Swen with File Search Tool

Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Swen Processes

  1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
  2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Swen" process by name.
  3. Select the "Swen" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  4. Remove the "Swen" processes files:

  5. Read more about How to kill Swen Processes

Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other Swen Files

  1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
  2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
  3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
  4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
  5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
  6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
  7. Select the "Swen" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
  8. Remove the "Swen" processes files:

  9. Read more about How to Delete Harmful Files

Swen Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track Swen and automatically remove Swen as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Swen installed on your computer, check for Swen with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.


SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Swen and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new Swen files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Swen and other malware threats.

To learn more on Swen, see our Swen resource section below.



More Swen Resources

What is Worms?


Swen is a type of Worms.

Worms are virus-like malware with destructive codes, and are able to mutate, replacing their own code by themselves. This makes worms very dangerous, hard to find, and difficult to delete. Like most viruses, worms may spread to the other computers by secretly emailing themselves to Internet users in your address book. The key difference between a worm and a virus is that worms replace your files, rather than simply inserting themselves into your files.

Think you have Swen? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect Swen on your PC.

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Swen Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from Swen and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Swen spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Swen automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Swen and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Swen from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Swen files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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