Spybot Quits when I Check for Problems

[Opitanga]

Spybot Quits right after I hit Check for Problems.
It displays at the bottom (status bar, I guess) the word "Unknown" for half a second and exits the program.

any help!?

Thanks

[tashi]

Please open Spybot>Help>About
Let us know the version and latest detection update.

Also it would be helpful to know:

2) Security programs you have installed.

3) Operating System. (ie: XP, 98 etc)

Cheers.

[stargazer777]

:cool: I've been experiencing similar problems, after having previously had Spybot performing without a hitch.
I first tried launching Spybot S&D for a routine scan, and the window never came up. After several tries, the SS&D window came up, but as soon as I clicked the "Search for Problems" button, SS&D just shut down ... no, it didn't freeze ... it was as if I simply closed the window myself! :confused:
The next thing I tried was removing SS&D and reinstalling it again. On the first attempt, the window closed itself as soon as the download completed! I finally got SS&D reinstalled, and got the updates. Once again, I got SS&D launched, but as soon as I clicked the "Search for Problems" button, SS&D just shut down again, all by itself. :mad:
I have no idea what is going on .... is there malware out there that targets security software and shuts it down?
*** My system parameters***
Dual Athlon CPUs
1 GB DDR RAM
Two Maxtor 180GB HDDs
Windows XP Professional, SP2 (slipstream installation)
CA EZTrust antivirus
ZoneLabs firewall
Spybot S&D, AdAware, HijackThis, Pocket Killbox

Thanks for all info, comments and suggestions
- Dave G.

[jellybaby]

i also have this problem when i click fix problems:( :( :(

windows xp profesional
spybot,ad-aware,hijack this, microsoft anti spyware

[dustymars]

Same here with same problems. After having previously had Spybot performing without a hitch on Win 98 and another Win XP machine Spybot S&D window came up, but as soon as I clicked the "Search for Problems" button, SS&D just shut down

I have no idea what is going on .... is there malware out there that targets security software and shuts it down?

*** My system parameters***
eMachine T3104
Windows XP Home, SP2
Norton 2005, Firewalls on, etc.
Spybot S&D, AdAware, HijackThis

Thanks for any suggestions
- Jeff B.

[Opitanga]

Please open Spybot>Help>About
Let us know the version and latest detection update.

Also it would be helpful to know:

2) Security programs you have installed.

3) Operating System. (ie: XP, 98 etc)

Cheers.


Thanks Tashi.

Windows XP (no SP1 or SP2)
Norton utilities 2005
Adaware 6
Spybot 1.4 B2 2006-01-13

Thanks

[md usa spybot fan]

Opitanga:

Spybot 1.4 B2 is no longer a supported version of Spybot. You should consider upgrading to Spybot 1.4.

There are four (4) download sites for Spybot-S&D 1.4 here:
Mirror Selection – The home of Spybot–S&D!
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

Uninstall Spybot-S&D 1.3: FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How to uninstall?
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/27.html