Announcing betas: TeaTimer / Updater / Vista integration - Safer-Networking Forums

**PepiMK** · 2006-12-04, 12:32

We are proud to announce new versions of miscellaneous tools are now available for beta testing!

Scanning engine

This update cannot be disabled in the download package below; it is not only used if you install TeaTimer, but by the main Spybot-S&D scanner as well. The methods available to detect malware have been more than doubled, including new ways to generically detect malware mutations.

TeaTimer

Aside from the fix of the graphical glitch so many users have been waiting for, there have been some important changes under the hood, which will reduce the number of change dialogs where the user has to decide.
TeaTimer now automatically allows any changes during the installation of other security software which follow the ASCs guideline of code-signing all files, as well as a much improved scan of the files associated with registry changes.

Vista Security Center

The Windows Security Center included with Windows Vista has a dedicated entry for malware protection software.
Microsoft ships Windows Defender with Vista, however, Spybot-S&D can now easily integrate into the Vista Security Center; which will then monitor if Spybot-S&D is up-to-date and whether the permanent protection (TeaTimer) is running or not.
This update will only show on Vista systems, since previous Windows versions do not offer anti malware integration into WSC.

Download beta versions of above tools here

djpailo · 2006-12-05, 18:39

Great news! Spybot hasn't really been updated for a while, apart from definitions. I'm curious to know if this integration with Windows Vista is also available on XP?

**TeMerc** · 2006-12-05, 19:52

Should users uninstall 1.4 before installing the beta? Or can users install over 1.4?

bitman · 2006-12-05, 20:00

djpailo,

As the last line of the post states:

Quote:

This update will only show on Vista systems, since previous Windows versions do not offer anti malware integration into WSC.

TeMerc,

You must install over Spybot S&D 1.4, since this beta install only includes the components mentioned. It's meant as a file refresh, not a complete install.

Bitman

**TeMerc** · 2006-12-05, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitman

djpailo,

As the last line of the post states:

TeMerc,

You must install over Spybot S&D 1.4, since this beta install only includes the components mentioned. It's meant as a file refresh, not a complete install.

Bitman

TYVM

djpailo · 2006-12-05, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitman

djpailo,

As the last line of the post states:

TeMerc,

You must install over Spybot S&D 1.4, since this beta install only includes the components mentioned. It's meant as a file refresh, not a complete install.

Bitman

argh sorry

greenhatch · 2006-12-05, 21:46

I have installed the scanning engine improvement but preferred to skip the Teatimer. However on checking the 'About' info, it stills states 1.4 there not 1.5 beta. Is that ok?

**PepiMK** · 2006-12-05, 22:33

The old TeaTimer has that ugly glitch that makes it difficult to click the buttons, so I would really replace it

The version number shown by Spybot-S&D will still be 1.4, that's ok. Spybot-S&D itself doesn't really show the engine version (yet) I'm afraid. The main user interface will be updated as soon as more changes for Vista have been implemented

Regarding XP: should a future XP service pack include an anti-malware option in the Security Center as well, we'll try to make an update very fast.

Oh, and if this should be bug-free (and after that much bug testing, we really hope that), it'll be available through the integrated update soon as well of course.

greenhatch · 2006-12-06, 11:07

I don't use the Teatimer facility, just the scanner as a backup, once a week; which itself is an excellent program. Incidentally, I found the speed of the scanning noticably faster after the 1.5 beta upgrade.

wk357mag · 2006-12-06, 11:43

1.5 beta works perfect for me!

Great job!!

2006-12-04, 12:32	#1
PepiMK Member of Team Spybot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 3,156 Blog Entries: 15 Rated LASSHes: 9,186	Announcing betas: TeaTimer / Updater / Vista integration We are proud to announce new versions of miscellaneous tools are now available for beta testing! Scanning engine This update cannot be disabled in the download package below; it is not only used if you install TeaTimer, but by the main Spybot-S&D scanner as well. The methods available to detect malware have been more than doubled, including new ways to generically detect malware mutations. TeaTimer Aside from the fix of the graphical glitch so many users have been waiting for, there have been some important changes under the hood, which will reduce the number of change dialogs where the user has to decide. TeaTimer now automatically allows any changes during the installation of other security software which follow the ASCs guideline of code-signing all files, as well as a much improved scan of the files associated with registry changes. Vista Security Center The Windows Security Center included with Windows Vista has a dedicated entry for malware protection software. Microsoft ships Windows Defender with Vista, however, Spybot-S&D can now easily integrate into the Vista Security Center; which will then monitor if Spybot-S&D is up-to-date and whether the permanent protection (TeaTimer) is running or not. This update will only show on Vista systems, since previous Windows versions do not offer anti malware integration into WSC. Download beta versions of above tools here __________________ Just remember, love is life, and hate is living death. Treat your life for what it's worth, and live for every breath (Black Sabbath: A National Acrobat)

2006-12-05, 19:52	#3
TeMerc Visiting Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PHX. AZ Posts: 15	Should users uninstall 1.4 before installing the beta? Or can users install over 1.4? __________________ Malware Advisor Blog Calendar Of Updates

2006-12-05, 21:46	#7
greenhatch Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 18	1.5 beta scanning engine I have installed the scanning engine improvement but preferred to skip the Teatimer. However on checking the 'About' info, it stills states 1.4 there not 1.5 beta. Is that ok?

2006-12-05, 22:33	#8
PepiMK Member of Team Spybot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 3,156 Blog Entries: 15 Rated LASSHes: 9,186	The old TeaTimer has that ugly glitch that makes it difficult to click the buttons, so I would really replace it The version number shown by Spybot-S&D will still be 1.4, that's ok. Spybot-S&D itself doesn't really show the engine version (yet) I'm afraid. The main user interface will be updated as soon as more changes for Vista have been implemented Regarding XP: should a future XP service pack include an anti-malware option in the Security Center as well, we'll try to make an update very fast. Oh, and if this should be bug-free (and after that much bug testing, we really hope that), it'll be available through the integrated update soon as well of course. __________________ Just remember, love is life, and hate is living death. Treat your life for what it's worth, and live for every breath (Black Sabbath: A National Acrobat)

2006-12-06, 11:07	#9
greenhatch Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 18	1.5 beta scanner I don't use the Teatimer facility, just the scanner as a backup, once a week; which itself is an excellent program. Incidentally, I found the speed of the scanning noticably faster after the 1.5 beta upgrade.

2006-12-05, 18:39	#2
djpailo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 108	Great news! Spybot hasn't really been updated for a while, apart from definitions. I'm curious to know if this integration with Windows Vista is also available on XP?

2006-12-06, 11:43	#10
wk357mag Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 141	1.5 beta works perfect for me! Great job!!

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