KB3NRY:
Starting with Spybot 1.5.2 some of Spybot's executables are hidden as protected operating system files. To see them:
- Using Windows Explorer navigate to:
- C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
- In the Tools menu select Folder Options…
- In the Folder Options dialog select the View tab.
- Under the "Hidden files and folders" options:
- Make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is selected.
- Not "Do not show hidden files and folders".
- Uncheck the following option:
- Hide protected operating system file (Recommended)
- Click the Apply button.
- Click the OK button.
- The files should now be displayed
Once the protected operating system files are displayed you will see a randomly named file with a .scr extension (JLOSSAOBEIIZCOIQOD.scr for example). Look for the .scr file that is the same size as the SpybotSD.exe file. Double clicking on that file should also execute Spybot.
Note: If you uncheck the "Hide protected operating system file (Recommended)" option to view Spybot's executables, I suggest that you return the option to its original setting when you are done.