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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.

Step Introduction icon To restore spyware:

  1. Start Spy Sweeper, if it is not already running, and display the main window.
  2. 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.
  3. Select each spyware program that you want to restore.
    • A check mark next to the spyware shows that it is selected and will be restored.
    • To see the date you removed and quarantined the program and its current location, click the plus sign (+) next to the spyware name.
  4. To learn more about any spyware listed, select it and click More Details.
  5. Note icon Note: You must be connected to the Internet to see the additional information.

    • Spy Sweeper opens your Internet browser, goes to the Webroot web site, and displays information about the selected spyware. This information can help you decide if you want to restore the spyware.
  6. Click Restore Selected.
    • Spy Sweeper restores the selected spyware and displays information about the restore status in the Information box at the bottom of the window.

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