Spybot does not run...

[Just Askin']

I installed Spybot Search and Destroy. The resident works as I can see it in my taskbar. My updates work perfectly. But for some reason, I cannot run Spybot. Every time I try, my cursor turns into an hourglass for a few seconds, then becomes normal again. Nothing happens. I need help on how to get it to work.

[JRW28]

I am having the same problem! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[tashi]

Hello,

Did you install Spybot-S&D because your computer already showed signs of being infected?
http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.p...82&postcount=3

Best regards.

[Alfie]

I've just installed Spybot S&D on a new laptop running Vista. I have the same problem - the main program won't start. I've tried the above solutions with no luck. Incidentally, I can open the updater from the start menu & that works OK. I have AVG free 8.5 installed which has never caused problems with Spybot in the past. Any ideas?

[JRW28]

I already had the product on mine. Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling with no luck in getting it to run

[tashi]

Hello,

More details please.

Which version of Spybot-S&D does everyone have.

@Alfie
On Vista did you choose to run Spybot-S&D as administrator. http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/42.html

@JRW28
What is your operating system and are you having problems with any other security program. Does the computer show any signs of infection?

Did the issue start around a particular event. Also, have you tried running the program in safe mode?

Best regards.