Hi,
I have read many threads about this issue.
However, I cannot find an answer to fix Spybot.
I have cleaned my system of trojans, viruses etc. with on-line scans and everything I can think of.
I have completely cleaned my CPU and the heatsink and fan.
I vacuumed and blew it out with compressed air.
I even took the whole component thing apart and cleaned it. I mean even cleaning a black substance that was plastered between the heatsink and the CPU.
Here's what is happening.
I doubleclick the Spybot icon and the load bar appears for a second or two and then disappears. I never even get the OK button.
Spybot will not run.
I checked my Task manager and I see that the CPU usage goes to 100% and then decreases as Spybot tries to start and then quits.
I am pretty good with computers. I have been a consultant to many people, especially concerning Online Protection.
I cannot understand why I am having so much trouble with Spybot.
It started a few weeks ago and I do remember anything specific event to cause problems.
My computer has the following:
Windows XP Pro Version 2002 SP1
Intel Celeron CPU 1.70 GHz
1 Gig of RAM
Spybot S+D 1.4
I would appreciate any help.
I have never had a problem that required as much time as this one.
I am really scratching my head over this one.