Existing file is marked as Read-Only

[JimmieC]

When attempting to download "Main update" it will not allow me past the additional files section. I receive the following message: C:\ProgramsFile\Spybot-Search & Destroy\advcheck.dll.
The existing file is marked as read only.
Click Retry to remove the read only attribute and Retry.
It will not accept Retry.
Reverts back to choices: Retry/Abort/Ignore.
Will someone please help me with this problem?
Thanks, Jim.

[Matt]

Hi JimmieC,

to Safer Networking Forums.

Are you talking about an upgrade vom Spybot 1.6.0.30 to 1.6.2.46 ?

[JimmieC]

Yes! That is what I am trying to do.

[Matt]

Hi JimmieC,

I've the following recommendation for you:

1. Un-install Spybot completely from your computer.
2. Reboot your computer
3. Install Spybot 1.6.2.46

Theese files are protected from Spybot against Malware/change.

[JimmieC]

Thanks for your assistance. I tried to uninstall from the start menu, no luck. I went to the Control Panel, no luck. I attempted to delete the folder, no luck. I receive various errors, Runtime Error (at-1.0): Cannot import Dll:C:\ProgramsFile\Spybot-Search & Destroy\UninsSrv.dll. Also, Destination folder access denied, permission needed. Thanks,

[Matt]

Hi JimmieC,

I would like you to read this thread.

Did you already try to un-install Spybot in safe mode?

Moreover, please try to install Spybot again (try "ignore" or "retry"), and then un-install it.


I've never had such problems, because I always un-install the old version before installing the new one.

[JimmieC]

I read the thread.
Tried to uninstall via safe mode, no luck. "Runtime Error (at-1.0)."
Attempted the "ignore/retry" choices again, no good.
Still not able to uninstall! Thanks,

[Astralfactor]

I had this problem with 3 installations of the latest version even after uninstalling the previous version. I get three files marked as "read only". I did discover that "retry, removing the read-only attribute" worked but only after a few attempts!

[JimmieC]

I would like to be able to uninstall the version I now have installed. Then maybe I can install the current version.

[PepiMK]

You may additionally have to make sure that TeaTimer is closed, since it might be using this DLL as well.