System Sweeper

System Sweeper Description



ScreenshotSystem Sweeper is a rogue anti-spyware program known to disguise itself with its catchy name as a legitimate spyware removal tool. System Sweeper uses its name to trick people into thinking it’s the legitimate Spy Sweeper. In reality, System Sweeper is a scam created to steal money from gullible users.
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System Sweeper may install with the help of a Trojan. System Sweeper is known to emulate a computer system scan and report imaginary threats. System Sweeper will try to make you think you’re infected with spyware only to push its “licensed” program to remove the supposed threats.

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Is your PC infected with System Sweeper? To safely & quickly detect System Sweeper, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.




Technical Details

Visual & GUI Characteristics

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File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name Detection Count
    1 %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\SystemSweeper 438
    2 SystemSweeper.exe 403
    3 %ProgramFiles%\SystemSweeper 372
    4 ss_setup[1].exe 314

Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.
  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}SystemSweeper
Posted: September 8, 2008 | By
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