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Thread: Not able to "fix" problems in Spybot.

  1. #1
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    Default Not able to "fix" problems in Spybot.

    Hello, I have a problem. When I run a scan to fix spyware infections an error occurs that prevents me from fixing them:



    Someone suggested that the problem was that I needed to run Spybot as an administrator, but the same error pops up with I try to do that:



    The program then starts normally, I run a scan, and the error box returns to prevent me from delete the spyware entries.

    I've tried re-installing several times with no luck, and I've also ran virus scans and such. Nothing seems to fix it. Anyone have any ideas?

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    Hello,

    Windows Vista/Windows 7 might tell you that you are not being allowed to operate at the administration level of your computer.
    You can solve this problem as follows:
    Right-click the Spybot - Search & Destroy entry in your start menu,
    instead of just left-clicking to start it.
    Then, choose Run as administrator/take ownership from the context menu.
    You will find a screenshot of this problem in our FAQ.

    Best regards
    Sandra
    Team Spybot

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    Well the problem is that when I choose "Run as administrator", the error box pops up. Even after I close the error box and the program starts, the problem persists. I still can't actually fix any of the spyware infections.

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    Hello,

    Please uninstall Spybot - Search & Destroy according to the following link.
    Then download a fresh copy of Spybot - Search & Destroy and try to install it again.

    Best regards
    Sandra
    Team Spybot

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