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Restoring Spyware
When you run a sweep and remove spyware, Spy Sweeper does not permanently delete the spyware. It encrypts the spyware, copies it to the Quarantine folder, and removes it from its original location. This way, the spyware can no longer run, but you can restore it if necessary.
You may need to restore spyware if you find that a program on your computer is not working correctly after you run a sweep and remove spyware. Sometimes, the spyware is an integral part of a program and is required to run the program. If you find this to be the case, you can restore the spyware.
To restore spyware:
- Start Spy Sweeper, if it is not already running, and display the main window.
- For more information, see Starting Spy Sweeper.
- In the icon panel, click Quarantined.
- For information about the Spy Sweeper window, see Understanding the Spy Sweeper Window.
- The Quarantined panel displays with a list of the spyware that you have quarantined, but have not permanently deleted.
- Select each spyware program that you want to restore.
- To learn more about any spyware listed, select it and click More Details.
Note: You must be connected to the Internet to see the additional information.
- Click Restore Selected.
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