AntiSpyware, and the Webroot and Spy Sweeper icons are trademarks or registered. You can also disable automated scanning and run the System. Jul 29, 2007 Have you looked in the Spy Sweeper folder, most probably C: Program Files Webroot Spy Sweeper and looked for the uninstaller. Have you tried to uninstall it in Safe Mode? Hi and thanks for the reply.
Spy Sweeper is a software program developed by Webroot. The most common release is 5.8, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background.
Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The programs's main executable is spysweeperui.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 30.45 MB of memory.
It also includes a system tray icon that is displayed in the notifications area while the program is running. The setup package generally installs about 45 files and is usually about 38.21 MB (40,067,506 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 63% of users of Spy Sweeper come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran and Netherlands. Program details.
Estimated size: 38.21 MB Files installed by Spy Sweeper Program executable: spysweeperui.exe Name: Spy Sweeper Spy Sweeper Client Executable Signed by: Webroot Software Path: C: Program Files webroot spy sweeper spysweeperui.exe MD5: 253e5b2b2a6cee5ee13a06c3edffe78b Taskbar: Displays an icon in the notification area Spy Sweeper Client Executable for Spy Sweeper is a software product that detects and removes spyware and viruses on personal computers that run Microsoft Windows. Spy Sweeper examines files on a computer's hard disk drive, as well as. 3 Services. SpySweeper.exe runs as a service named 'Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine' (WebrootSpySweeperService) 'Provides core functionality to Webroot Spy Sweeper. This service must be enabled and started for Spy Sweeper to function.' . WRSSSDK.exe runs as a service named 'Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine' (svcWRSSSDK) 'Provides core functionality to Webroot Spy Sweeper.
This service must be enabled and started for Spy Sweeper to function.' . WRConsumerService.exe runs as a service named 'Webroot Client Service' (WRConsumerService) 'This service provides system level operations for the Webroot Client.' Or, you can uninstall Spy Sweeper from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:.
Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall a Program. Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
When you find the program Spy Sweeper, click it, and then do one of the following:. Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall. Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program). Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Spy Sweeper.
Shut down the program you want to uninstall if you are currently using it. If the program freezes and does not close, shut down its process from the Task Manager. To do so, launch Task Manager by pressing 'Ctrl,' 'Alt,' and 'Delete' together. Click the 'Processes' tab. Scroll through the list and click your program's process.
For example, Firefox uses the 'firefox.exe' process. Click 'End Process' after you select the process you want to shut down. Check the program's documentation and setup files to see if it has its own uninstall program. Some programs come with an uninstall tool that enables you to uninstall the application.
Check your program manufacturer's website for any uninstall tools-but keep in mind that not all programs come with an uninstall program. Click the Start menu in Windows if your program does not come with an uninstall program. Click 'Programs' and click 'Programs and Features' if you are using Windows Vista and 7. This launches a list of the programs installed on your computer. For Windows XP users, double-click 'Add or Remove Programs.' You should see a list of the programs installed on your computer.
Scroll through the list and click the program you want to remove. Click 'Remove/Uninstall.' When prompted, click 'Yes' or 'OK' to launch the uninstall wizard. Follow the guided prompts on the wizard to remove the application. Follow the prompts carefully, as they vary from program to program. If prompted, restart your computer to complete the uninstallation.