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Trace Sweeper Removal Guide

Trace Sweeper Description

Trace Sweeper is a fake PC cleanup program that may be downloaded and automatically installed through a Trojan infection. Once Trace Sweeper is installed it will start to display popup or system alert messages attempting to get you to purchase a full version of the Trace Sweeper application. Trace Sweeper does not remove or clean your computer from parasite infections or malicious files. Trace Sweeper should never be purchased under any conditions. Trace Sweeper has been proven to be difficult to manually remove after installed.

How can I Detect Trace Sweeper?

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

Trace Sweeper Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

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

Trace Sweeper Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Trace Sweeper manual removal instructions and Trace Sweeper components listed to help you remove Trace Sweeper 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 Trace Sweeper.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Trace Sweeper Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Trace Sweeper" 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 "Trace Sweeper", 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 Trace Sweeper in the following manual removal steps.
5. "Trace Sweeper" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\Trace Sweeper %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Trace Sweeper
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Trace Sweeper 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 "Trace Sweeper" process by name.
3. Select the "Trace Sweeper" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Trace Sweeper" processes files:
5. tracesweeper.exe tracesweeper_setup[1].exe
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Step 3 : Detect and Delete Other Trace Sweeper 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 "Trace Sweeper" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Trace Sweeper" processes files:
9. tracesweeper.exe tracesweeper_setup[1].exe Uninstall Trace Sweeper.lnk Trace Sweeper.lnk Trace Sweeper on the Web.lnk tracesweeper.url tracesweeper
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Trace Sweeper Recommendation

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

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

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

To learn more on Trace Sweeper, see our Trace Sweeper resource section below.

Trace Sweeper Technical Details

The following Trace Sweeper components and their MD5s:

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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

Trace Sweeper is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

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

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Trace Sweeper Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Trace Sweeper 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 Trace Sweeper 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 Trace Sweeper automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove Trace Sweeper 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 Trace Sweeper from infecting your computer.

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

Since new Trace Sweeper 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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Trace Sweeper Screenshots

View Trace Sweeper screenshots below and see for yourself how Trace Sweeper looks like. Learn how to recognize Trace Sweeper when it infects your machine.

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