What is TrackZapper?
TrackZapper is a rogue spyware program that gives exaggerated reports that the computer contains adware and spyware, with the aim to frighten you into purchasing the program. Track Zapper offers “TrackZapper Spyware-Adware Remover”, “TrackZapper SystemCleanser”, “TrackZapper Personal Firewall”, “TrackZapper Shredder”, “TrackZapper Privacy Guard”, “TrackZapper Anti Spam Filter”, “TrackZapper Popup Killer and Ads Filter” and “TrackZapper Phishing Zapper” tools. Actually, this parasite is not able to remove or detect effectively anything, and it just attempts to steal your money and open your computer to a variety of serious security problems which include surprise downloads and intrusive hacking attempts.

Do you have TrackZapper?
If you have enough time and expertise, you can search your computer for TrackZapper manually. However, it might take hours to find out all files of Htepo Virus, and it is possible that TrackZapper will appear after rebooting, for its hidden files may still be there.

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Manual TrackZapper removal instructions
WARNING: The manually removal method is for advanced users. TrackZapper manually removal can be difficult and time-consuming. There is no guarantee that TrackZapper can be completely removed, for there are hundreds of files generated when TrackZapper installed on your system. Make sure to back up your computer in case that you make any mistakes and your system does not work.

Follow the instruction below for TrackZapper removal manually:

Navigate and stop TrackZapper processes:
SpyRem.exe
unins000.exe
update.exe

Navigate and Unregister TrackZapper DLL Files:
Core.dll

Navigate and Remove TrackZapper registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{4222FB6A-87F1-4867-8639-3B07B79B2EA2}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{509F840C-8FBE-4B39-8135-7AE4F77211BE}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{7E0EA78D-E2BD-4DC4-8139-3C80FEA5388C}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{8BE09D09-4A7B-4CC9-A729-A0142C7DF45B}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{921064A0-DA49-40B6-B8CE-0E9F3C925E2D}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B46BB0D4-73BC-426F-822D-06CF4D5D5AE9}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CCAF88BD-430E-4735-84DA-87B2BCA2420E}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{DE9BE0B6-6282-45C1-89E0-6DC449033B23}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{F01F5B97-4493-47C7-881E-17C065B899EC}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{1AE04A0C-8523-47DE-AA0C-1A752BAC0C3C}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{23E12DDE-E63E-4D03-B92A-5A9FBD2AAC56}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{250191B9-C470-4496-BE0B-328A9828B13F}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{335F2B2A-95EE-4D5E-964C-92DB7CD9AB4F}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{3CF06A51-25CB-4AC1-8B2B-68939764841B}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{3DC35E00-E545-4874-8F22-8509077849FE}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{4A10974A-BE32-4C5D-959C-7CB2A2EC7A47}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{6EBFEFE7-4A25-43E9-8DA9-1B2050D6B40F}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{79534873-72F1-4EF4-80B1-81DC825FB29A}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{7A571EF3-BA6F-4883-8089-ED150079D1E8}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{853958CB-4ABD-4425-90E8-481BF6F50BE3}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{E64C74F7-7A0B-4CDB-A948-0BBB54AF4D76}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{E9BE9673-6933-45D7-8478-7A521DA5CF0F}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{EA8AF03F-D635-4007-9430-A82DAE65F7A1}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{F8D7C39B-B275-44D3-9758-08DC48A52124}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{5466CEC7-55DE-4245-A6B6-CFA8CCCB89DC}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Core.Backup
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Core.Error
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Core.Loading
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Core.Remove
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Core.Scan
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Core.Shield
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Core.ThreadControl
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Core.ThreadLaunch
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Core.Worker
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\TZ Spyware Remover_is1
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1343024091-1336601894-839522115-500\Software\TZ Spyware Remover
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\TZ Spyware Remover

Navigate and Delete TrackZapper files:
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\TZ Spyware Remover.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\Help.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\TZ Spyware-Adware Remover.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\Uninstall.lnk
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\Box.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\DataBase.ini
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\DB.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\DB1.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\DB2.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\DB3.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\DB4.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\DB5.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\English.inf
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\English.jpg
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\folders.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\guard.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\Help.chm
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\home.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\Progress.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\Purchase.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\scanning.tz
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\Splash.spl
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\update.cli
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\unins000.dat
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\Core.dll
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\SpyRem.exe
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\unins000.exe
C:\Program Files\TrackZapper.com\TZ Spyware Remover\update.exe

What are the symptoms of TrackZapper?

  • TrackZapper may display exaggerated reports and warnings
  • TrackZapper may be advertised via scare tactics to mislead users
  • TrackZapper may slow down computer process
  • TrackZapper may decrease system performance

How do I keep away from TrackZapper?
Once you have cleaned up TrackZapper, the most important point to prevent TrackZapper and future malicious programs from reverting is to stay suspicious of spam E-mail attachment and unknown websites. Here are several ways in which you can help protect your computer against TrackZapper and other malware:

  • Use a computer firewall
  • Confirm that you have downloaded all the latest critical security updates
  • Adjust Internet Explorer web browser’s security settings
  • Download and install anti-spyware protection, such as, Spyware Cease
  • Surf sites and download programs from the web sites you trust

What is Rogue Anti-spyware Software?
TrackZapper is a type of Rogue Anti-spyware Software.

Rogue Anti-spyware Software is the software that uses malware to advise or install itself through other malicious viruses or security hole without your permission. Rogue software usually pops up fake system message such as “Warning, your computer is infected! Click here to scan your computer now!” Most of the time, when clicking the “OK” button on the dialog tab, users will be directed to an unknown website that may download more spyware threats. Sometimes, even clicking the close button on the top right may lead to the installation of the rogue software, for the button is actually a link.

With the purpose to trick innocent users into the action of paying, rogue software usually counterfeits exaggerated and fake system scanning results and scare users to pay for the removal of the never-existed spyware infections. In fact, the threat is the rogue software itself. Most of them come with a bundle of very harmful spyware programs that hidden in the files themselves.