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Thread: Cannot run setup of spybot

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    Default Cannot run setup of spybot

    Hi guys,
    I have a virus (win32.antivirusPRO.A I think), so I downloded SpybotSD162 on my other desktop. I loaded it on a thumbdrive and copied it to the desktop. When I tried to run the downloaded file, the virus intercepted the attempt and popped up a windows saying I have a virus (the usual popup with this virus). Here is the actual popup warning:
    Security warning: Application cannot be executed. The file spybotsd162.exe is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software now?
    How do I outsmart the virus in order to run spybot? Do I rename the spybot download and try to re-install?
    Thank you,
    Lawrence

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    I have doubts that renaming the Spybot installer will work,in this case.

    You could ask for help in Malware Removal.

    Please read and follow here:
    http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288

    Malware Removal:
    http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22

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