Followed some threads on 'how to'. Copied folder of a traditionally installed instance to a USB. Every file except the executable can be found. Folder options were set to show hidden files. Don't know where to go from here. Where can one get the executable file alone? Or... is there a beter way to launch this thing? Much thanks for any guidance on this.
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SpyBot on a USB Drive
- Thread starter mnewsome
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mnewsome:
Are you sure the files are just not hidden?
Starting with Spybot 1.5.2 some of Spybot's executables are hidden as protected operating system files. To see them:
Are you sure the files are just not hidden?
Starting with Spybot 1.5.2 some of Spybot's executables are hidden as protected operating system files. To see them:
- Using Windows Explorer navigate to:
- C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
- In the Tools menu select Folder Options…
- In the Folder Options dialog select the View tab.
- Under the "Hidden files and folders" options:
- Make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is selected.
- Not "Do not show hidden files and folders".
- Uncheck the following option:
- Hide protected operating system file (Recommended)
- Under the "Hidden files and folders" options:
- Click the Apply button.
- Click the OK button.
- The files should now be displayed