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I have used the free versions of Spybot for quite some time. As a testament to its reliability, my first/last login on this forum was 10/16/2006, and I have never had to ask anything.
Now, when I click to search for updates I get an error message saying an illegal operation has been performed, followed by my PC locking up. It happens every time I try.
Any suggestions?
TIA
drragostea
2008-11-01, 03:19
Start with the basics.
What Operating System are you running?
What version of Spybot are you running (Spybot>Help>About)?
I have a dinosaur which has been limping along quite well, WIN97.
& spybot 1.5.2.
Check For Problems works fine, saying I have none, but . . .
Terminator
2008-11-01, 16:50
You are using an Out-of-date Version of Spybot please remove it and install 1.6. Also Please Read This (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=34563) Post Regarding Older Versions Of Spybot.
drragostea
2008-11-01, 21:59
Thanks Terminator. Hm. A Windows 97? I'm pretty sure that is a Windows 98 you're talking about :laugh:.
Please upgrade to the latest version of Spybot-Search&Destroy and see how that goes.
Yeah . . . or perhaps I have the experimental, early model. :cool:
We bought our lake house in '97. Computer, lake house . . similar. :rolleyes:
Thanks Terminator. Hm. A Windows 97? I'm pretty sure that is a Windows 98 you're talking about :laugh:.
Please upgrade to the latest version of Spybot-Search&Destroy and see how that goes.
drragostea
2008-11-02, 18:51
The Operating System does not matter now, because we are focusing on your query.
Spybot-Search&Destroy is not really a "experimental" version, but just a older version if you compare it to now. The current version is v.1.6.0.30.
Spybot 1.6 has a lot more advantages and is improved compared to the older versions, thus why we encourage you to upgrade.