ErrorSweeper
ErrorSweeper is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
General information:
| Malware Name: |
ErrorSweeper |
| Malware Type: |
Rogue Security Program |
| Company Name: |
ErrorSWEEPER |
| Company URL: |
http://www.errorsweeper.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Medium Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
ErrorSWEEPER provides you the software ErrorSweeper that provides you instant scanning of your Pc and repair of your PC. You can compress and defrag your registry with just a mouse click. It has a flexibility to choose automatic error removal or manual
error removal. It also eliminates invalid shortcuts, runtime errors etc. It restores correct file and registry paths. It scans and repairs PC Errors and improves system performance.
Spyware Description:
ErrorSweeper is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It shows false Warning messages. -> It also shows misleading scan Results. -> It can also install through Trojan exploits. -> It also uses aggressive advertising.
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
ErrorSweeper.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\ErrorSweeper.lnk |
1856 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\ErrorSweeper\ErrorSweeper.lnk |
1856 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\ErrorSweeper\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcp80.dll |
548864 |
Application Extension |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\ErrorSweepe |
| C:\Program Files\ErrorSweeper\Microsoft.VC80.CR |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{5B87ABBD-F9CA-49C8-B9E9-785EBD213864} |
HelpLink |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{5B87ABBD-F9CA-49C8-B9E9-785EBD213864} |
HelpTelephone |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{5B87ABBD-F9CA-49C8-B9E9-785EBD213864} |
InstallDate |
