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Computer Idiot
2006-01-16, 21:06
This is a new problem. I have used Spybot successfully for a long time. However, now when I try to search for updates, I get an error message that says, "Error retrieving update info file! HTTP/1.0 403 Forbidden." Then there's a button that says, "OK." Well, it's not okay. Clicking it stops Spybot from continuing to search for updates. What to I do to correct this problem? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

md usa spybot fan
2006-01-16, 21:26
Please read the following:
When updating, why do I get an error message that the "update is forbidden" / "bad checksum!!!"?
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/20.html


In order to overcome the problem for now, if you try again, have a second look at the menu bar. It has a pull-down item to select a mirror. Click the arrow beside it, and select a different location (try the ones locatest nearest to you first), where you'll most probably have better chances to download.
The solution described above is illustrated in Step 4 of the following:
How to update the program to the newest version
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/howto/update.html