What does the SweetIM.exe file do?
The SweetIM.exe process is also known as SweetIM Instant Messenger Enhancer and is a part of SweetIM for Messenger or, as the case may be, MacroGaming SweetIM. This software is produced by SweetIM Technologies (www.sweetim.com) or, as the case may be, MacroGaming LTD (www.sweetim.com). An outdated or faulty version of SweetIM.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- SweetIM Instant Messenger Enhancer has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- SweetIM Instant Messenger Enhancer has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- SweetIM.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module SweetIM.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about SweetIM.exe SweetIM Instant Messenger Enhancer
SweetIM.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. SweetIM.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 115,032 bytes (46% of all these files), 114,992 bytes, 106,496 bytes, 111,928 bytes or, as the case may be, 103,712 bytes.
It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file's authenticity and integrity. This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). This process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run).
The SweetIM file also can also affect other applications by changing their properties. Such manipulation can cause an application to do things other than what it is intended to do. You can find the file or its related application in Control Panel under Programs. You can then rerun the setup or uninstall the program.
SweetIM.exe is capable of log keyboard entries.
For this reason, 48% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves SweetIM.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about SweetIM?
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| Computer continually crashes; showed up via Ad Aware scan. Appears via Ad-aware Virus Scan Slam6569 | |
| Tippe in deinen Browser "about:config" und dann gib in der suchleiste "sweet" ein und alles was dann aufgelistet wird und mit dem scheiss sweetim zu tun hat musste dann zurücksetzen! mic | |
| malware takes control of browser dazza |
Summary: 4 users consider SweetIM.exe essential and should not be removed. However, 12 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 29 users have already removed SweetIM.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall SweetIM for Messenger or MacroGaming SweetIM
To remove SweetIM Instant Messenger Enhancer from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate SweetIM for Messenger or MacroGaming SweetIM in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if SweetIM.exe (SweetIM Instant Messenger Enhancer) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of SweetIM Instant Messenger Enhancer. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: SweetIM Instant Messenger Enhancer or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
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