Installing Spy Sweeper

Depending on how you purchased Spy Sweeper, you may be installing it from a CD or from a file you download from the Webroot® Web site.

You must have a valid key code to install Spy Sweeper, unless you are installing the trial version. The key code is a unique number that identifies the rights and privileges associated with this individual program's installation, such as free updates and support. The key code is associated only with Spy Sweeper and does not include any information related to your computer or its configuration. Webroot does not use the key code in any way to track individual use of its products. Your key code comes in an e-mail message or on the product packaging.

Note: If you are upgrading from a previous version of Spy Sweeper, do not uninstall the old version first. Installing the new version over the old one retains the quarantine information from previous sweeps and automatically retains your Spy Sweeper settings.

You can install Spy Sweeper one of two ways:

Typical—Use this option to quickly install Spy Sweeper using the configuration settings that Webroot recommends.
Custom—Use this option to select various configuration settings yourself.

To do a Typical Spy Sweeper installation:

Close all other programs that you have open on your computer.
Start the installation program.

To install from a CD

To install from a downloaded file

Insert the CD into your CD drive. The installation options should display automatically. If they do not, use Windows Explorer to navigate to your CD drive. Then double-click install.exe to start the installation. Click Install Spy Sweeper to start the installation. The Welcome to the Spy Sweeper Setup Wizard window displays.

Follow the instructions on the Web site to download the file. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to where you downloaded the file. If you downloaded the file to your Windows Desktop, close all open programs and you will see an icon on your desktop for the file you downloaded. If you downloaded the file to a different location, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the file. Double-click the file you downloaded to start the installation. The Welcome to the Spy Sweeper Setup Wizard window displays.

Click Next to install Spy Sweeper.
The Please Enter Your Key Code window displays.



Enter your key code and click Next.
Your key code comes in an e-mail message or on the product packaging. If it came in an e-mail message, you can copy the whole key code from the message and paste it into any field in the window. The key code will automatically fill in all the fields.
The key code contains only letters, no numbers. You can enter the letters in lower or upper case; the key code is not case sensitive.
The Next button stays unavailable (dimmed) until you enter a valid key code. If the button does not become available, check the accuracy of the key code you entered.
A message displays asking if you want check for product updates.
If you have access to the Internet now and want to be sure that you install the most current version and definitions, click Yes.
If new definitions are available, the program downloads them and displays a progress bar to show the progress of the download. If a newer version of Spy Sweeper is available, it downloads and automatically starts the installation process, continuing from where you left off.
If you do not have access to the Internet now or want to check for updates later, click No to continue the installation with the version of Spy Sweeper you have now.
If you purchased a boxed version or your key code is not registered, the Product Registration window displays.



If the Product Registration window displays, enter your name and e-mail address and click Next.
The License Agreement window displays.



Read the license agreement, select the I Accept the Agreement option if you agree with the content, and click Next.
The Select Your Install Type window displays.



Select Typical and click Next.
The Ready to Install window displays, showing the installation location and recommended options.



Click Install.
The installation may ask you to restart your computer. If it does, Spy Sweeper will start when you restart Windows.
The Completing the Spy Sweeper Setup Wizard window displays.



Select the options you want and click Finish.

Click to see a description of each option.

Option	Description
Run Spy Sweeper Now	This starts Spy Sweeper when you finish the installation, so you can review the default settings and run a sweep.
View Release Notes	This option opens the Release Notes (readme.txt) file in Notepad. This lets you review the most current information about this release. Close the file when you are finished.

If you selected the option to run Spy Sweeper now, the Spy Sweeper splash screen displays, followed by the main Spy Sweeper window.

To do a Custom Spy Sweeper installation:

Close all other programs that you have open on your computer.
Start the installation program.

To install from a CD

To install from a downloaded file

Insert the CD into your CD drive. The installation options should display automatically. If they do not, use Windows Explorer to navigate to your CD drive. Then double-click install.exe to start the installation. Click Install Spy Sweeper to start the installation. The Welcome to the Spy Sweeper Setup Wizard window displays.

Follow the instructions on the Web site to download the file. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to where you downloaded the file. If you downloaded the file to your Windows Desktop, close all open programs and you will see an icon on your desktop for the file you downloaded. If you downloaded the file to a different location, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the file. Double-click the file you downloaded to start the installation. The Welcome to the Spy Sweeper Setup Wizard window displays.

Click Next to install Spy Sweeper.
The Please Enter Your Key Code window displays.



Enter your key code and click Next.
Your key code comes in an e-mail message or on the product packaging. If it came in an e-mail message, you can copy the whole key code from the message and paste it into any field in the window. The key code will automatically fill in all the fields.
The key code contains only letters, no numbers. You can enter the letters in lower or upper case; the key code is not case sensitive.
The Next button stays unavailable (dimmed) until you enter a valid key code. If the button does not become available, check the accuracy of the key code you entered.
A message displays asking if you want check for product updates.
If you have access to the Internet now and want to be sure that you install the most current version and definitions, click Yes.
If new definitions are available, the program downloads them and displays a progress bar to show the progress of the download. If a newer version of Spy Sweeper is available, it downloads and automatically starts the installation process, continuing from where you left off.
If you do not have access to the Internet now or want to check for updates later, click No to continue the installation with the version of Spy Sweeper you have now.
If you purchased a boxed version or your key code is not registered, the Product Registration window displays.



If the Product Registration window displays, enter your name and e-mail address and click Next.
The License Agreement window displays.



Read the license agreement, select the I Accept the Agreement option if you agree with the content, and click Next.
The Select Your Install Type window displays.



Select Custom and click Next.
The Select a Destination Location window displays.



Select where you want to install Spy Sweeper and click Next.
For most users, we recommend letting Spy Sweeper install to the default location that displays. To install to another location, click Browse.
The Select Additional Tasks window displays.



Select or deselect the options you want and click Next.

Click to see a description of each field.

Option	Description
Run Spy Sweeper at Windows Startup	This option starts Spy Sweeper automatically when you start Windows and Spy Sweeper stays open in your system tray. We recommend using this option.
Add a Shortcut on the Desktop	This option adds a Spy Sweeper shortcut to your desktop. You can then double-click the shortcut icon to start Spy Sweeper.
Add Sweep for Spyware to Windows Explorer Context Menu	This option adds a menu option to sweep a folder for spyware, adware, and other unwanted programs from Windows Explorer by right-clicking the folder.
View Spy News When Available	This option has Spy Sweeper check for new Spy News each time it checks for program updates.
Enable Windows Messenger Shield	(Applies only to Windows NT, 2000, and XP.) This option turns off and actively watches the Microsoft Messenger Service in Windows. This service is not an instant messaging program and does not affect your use of instant messaging. This service is often used for sending spam (unwanted e-mail) and creating pop-up advertisements. Turning off the service stops these types of spam and pop-ups. If your computer is in your home, you can turn off this service without any problem. If you work in a corporate environment, contact your system administrator to find out if your company uses the service to communicate with company employees. If you are not sure, leave the service turned on until you find out.

The Ready to Install window displays, showing the installation location and your selected options.
If you need to make changes, click Back until you return to the window you want to change.



Click Install.
The installation may ask you to restart your computer. If it does, Spy Sweeper will start when you restart Windows.
The Completing the Spy Sweeper Setup Wizard window displays.



Select the options you want and click Finish.

Click to see a description of each option.

Option	Description
Run Spy Sweeper Now	This starts Spy Sweeper when you finish the installation, so you can review the default settings and run a sweep.
View Release Notes	This option opens the Release Notes (readme.txt) file in Notepad. This lets you review the most current information about this release. Close the file when you are finished.

If you selected the option to run Spy Sweeper now, the Spy Sweeper splash screen displays, followed by the main Spy Sweeper window.