ningauble42
2007-12-27, 21:09
When attempting to do an update on spybot S&D I am getting a checksum error. I attempted a number of sites. I got all but one to work. I believe it was the detection file.
Any clues as to what is going on?
spybotsandra
2007-12-27, 21:12
Hello,
You have posted in the wrong forum.
Tavern:
"A place to chat or ask questions that are not related to Spybot-S&D support/tools or malware removal. No politics or religion please."
If you search for updates and a 'HTTP Error 403' or 'bad checksum' is displayed, this has a simple reason - millions of people trying to download from the same server.
In order to overcome the problem, please have a second look at the update-menu-bar after searching for new updates. Therefore choose the update site from the navigation bar on the left. Now you'll see the update 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 located nearest to you first), where you'll most probably have better chances to download. For a better understanding we have placed a picture at this link on our website:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/howto/update.html
In section 4 you'll see how to select a download location nearest to you.
If this sounds too difficult please try to download the updates manually:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Here is the direct download link:
http://www.spybotupdates.com/updates/files/spybotsd_includes.exe
Just download and run that file - it is self-installing.
The information about "bad checksum" is also available in our FAQ:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/20.html
For more information please do also have a look into our forum:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=63&highlight=checksum
Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot