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catman915
2006-03-09, 18:12
I continuosly get bad checksum error whenever I attempt to down load updates. Would appreciate any assistance. Thanks
md usa spybot fan
2006-03-09, 18:26
"Bad Checksum" problems are usually caused by overloaded download servers.
To change download servers and for a workaround for "Bad Checksum" errors please see:
http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.php?p=345&postcount=2
Note: The download server can be changed after the "Search for Updates" and before clicking "Download Updates". So if you find a server that works well, you can start by using that server in the future. Also note that if you want (not necessarily recommended) you can select a server and then right click on the button and "Set this server as the preferred download location". If you do that Spybot will select that sever rather than a random server for future updates.
Additional information:
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
How to update the program to the newest version
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/howto/update.html
catman915
2006-03-09, 18:34
Thanks that did the trick.
markjuby
2006-03-12, 11:30
That helped me too. Thanks a lot:)
Alacrity
2006-03-17, 19:57
Every time I update and use ANY server besides Safer networking #1 I get bad check sums. Even with SAfer Networking #2 or #3.
Is it really overloaded servers or something on My end over here. I can't imagine every other server being too loaded, and I COULD just select #1 all the time, but I'd like to spread the bandwidth around a bit and not always hit the home servers. Bandwidth cost $$ , right?