How to remove Trace Sweeper
Trace Sweeper is a rogue privacy software that when run on your computer displays fake exaggerated results that cannot be removed unless you first purchase the software. The program is also set to run automatically when your computer starts, which will cause your computer to operate slower and create pop-ups about how you should register the software.
Automatic Removal Method
If you are infected with this malware, then we suggest you use Symantec Antivirus to remove this infection. The current definitions for Symantec Antivirus contains methods of removing this virus.
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Manual Removal Instructions for
End these processes:
tracesweeper.exe
Delete these files:
Lean how to remove files
c:\Program Files\Trace Sweeper
c:\Program Files\Trace Sweeper\tracesweeper.exe
c:\Program Files\Trace Sweeper\tracesweeper.url
c:\Program Files\Trace Sweeper\unins000.dat
c:\Program Files\Trace Sweeper\unins000.exe
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Trace Sweeper
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Trace Sweeper\Trace Sweeper on the Web.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Trace Sweeper\Trace Sweeper.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Trace Sweeper\Uninstall Trace Sweeper.lnk
Remove these Registry keys:
Learn how to remove Windows Registry entries
Warning: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can cause problems with your computer that may cause it not to operate correctly. Please edit the Registry only if you know what you are doing. Otherwise, please use the automated removal method above.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\”tracesweeper”
=”C:\Program Files\Trace Sweeper\tracesweeper.exe”

















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