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 Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:49 pm Post subject: Spybot fixes major problems |
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Once again, the "Team Spybot" has risen to the occasion and fixed a couple of major problems with ver 1.5.1.15
One problem was the 30+ seconds it took for the program to load and begin displaying the loading screen on the desktop. The other problem was the time wasted checking the Floppy Drive (if you have one).
While reading in the Spybot forum I found out that there's a Beta update to ver 1.5.1.17
I just Googled for the download sites and found this one.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/SpyBot...rch-Des
I downloaded the Beta Upgrade, nic-named the "Halloween Upgrade" and it installed just fine, right over the previous version.
On opening Spybot from the desktop Icon, it was loaded and running in less than 10 sec's. Downloads and scans also seem to be 'Turbo-Charged'.
I don't normally do "Beta Upgrades" , but this one is a KEEPER. 
Happy Computing!
The Shadow 
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kenmabmcc
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks, TheShadow.
As you said v1.5.1.17 loads a lot faster.
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drwho07
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Seems like the people at Spybot S&D have finalized their Beta Version.
It's now re-released as an rc1 version (1.5.2rc1).
So if you're squeamish about installing a Beta version of a program, fear not, this new release is the REAL THING!
I just downloaded it from
http://filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/
It installed right over the beta version and it works great.
It got a massive update! Not surprising though.
If you're on dial-up internet, plan on watching something good on the TV while the download progresses. 
Cheers mates!
The Doctor |
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kenmabmcc
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Thanks, drwho07.
Took me 30 minutes to download on dialup here. |
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drwho07
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:46 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Told you so!
That only happens on a new install though.
The weekly update (posted on Wednesdays, now) will only be
one or two, maybe three elements, and should go pretty fast,
even on dial-up.
Cheers Mate!
The Doctor |
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TeeDee
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:51 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Having a bit of a prob here - I've downloaded 1.5.2 and installed it, but every time I fire it up, it re-installs and downloads all the same updates over and over..
Any ideas, please?
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kenmabmcc
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TeeDee
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Thanks for the quick reply! I've had a look through the SpyBot Forum (many thanks for the link!), but can't find anyone with the same problem thus far.. I'll have another - deeper - look tomorrow..
I'm running XP Pro SP2 with all current updates. |
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drwho07
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| Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:18 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Tee Dee,
You shouldn't be having those problems.
There may be leftovers from an earlier version causing you problems.
When I have any troubles like that with any program, I uninstall it, then delete the folder and files for the program from the "Program Files" folder.
Then reboot, re-download the program and re-install it.
That almost ALWAYS fixes any problems.
I've had to do that so often on so many computers that I don't even think anything about it anymore... I just do it and move on.
So, give that a try.
Make sure that all running programs are SHUT DOWN when you install the program. Other programs, especially Anti Virus programs can interfere with the install.
Good Luck,
The Doctor |
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TeeDee
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Sorry to have taken so long to reply, Doc - thanks for your help! Worked a treat - I went a little further and also backed up the registry, then used RegEdit to do a complete clean-out: three keys were 'flushed' using simply 'spybot' as the keyword..
When I re-installed 1.5.2, it behaved as you predicted - no more 'looped' installs and updates. Hums along nicely and does a great job.
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drwho07
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Like Hannibal Smith used to say on "The A Team".....
"I love it when a plan comes together"!!
Now you'll never have trouble with a program upgrade, ever again. Right?
In most cases, installing a new version of a program right over the old one comes off OK. But then there's the exception to the rule. (Murphy's Law) 
Installing new programs with your Anti-Virus program running, for instance, is almost a sure fire recipe for failure.
Before installing anything new, I run a little Utility Program called "End It All".
When run, it can shut down every running program on your PC except for the system files needed to keep XP running.
I use it before running any program install. I use it before running my CD/DVD burning software (Nero) and I use it before doing my weekly HD maintenance and finally doing a defrag. Everything just runs so much smoother with all running programs, like my AV program, shut down.
Cheers Mate, and thank you for the feedback,
The Doctor |
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drwho07
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| Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:59 am Post subject: [Login to view extended thread Info.] |
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Bump!
| drwho07 wrote: |
Like Hannibal Smith used to say on "The A Team".....
"I love it when a plan comes together"!!
Now you'll never have trouble with a program upgrade, ever again. Right?
In most cases, installing a new version of a program right over the old one comes off OK. But then there's the exception to the rule. (Murphy's Law)
Installing new programs with your Anti-Virus program running, for instance, is almost a sure fire recipe for failure.
Before installing anything new, I run a little Utility Program called "End It All".
When run, it can shut down every running program on your PC except for the system files needed to keep XP running.
I use it before running any program install. I use it before running my CD/DVD burning software (Nero) and I use it before doing my weekly HD maintenance and finally doing a defrag. Everything just runs so much smoother with all running programs, like my AV program, shut down.
Cheers Mate, and thank you for the feedback,
The Doctor |
I keep getting PM's from people who read this forum and want to know where they can get "End It All 2", to run on their own PC.
So for all those who might be temped to ask "Where can I get it?", here's a little help.
You can download the program Here!
The first time you run the program you will see a list of all the running programs on your PC. System files will already have a little padlock on them.
Your anti virus program, for instance, may have a padlock on it too, but that's one of the programs that you need for End It All to shut down.
Just right click on those programs that may be locked, but that you want to shut down and then click "Allow Kill".
Follow the prompts clicking the obvious answers and then close the program.
The next time you run the program your choices will be set and you can run the shutdown routine by clicking the two color skull and bones icon in the upper tool bar.
I still use this little program several times every week when doing my HD maintenance or when burning CD's or DVD's.
CD/DVD burning programs, like Nero, want all the system resources they can get to burn an error free CD/DVD.
End It All 2 answers that need.
Good Luck and Happy Computing!
The Doctor |
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