spybot doesn't work

[avirankatz]

I've just installed spybot, and I can't run it. When I try to open spybot, an error message appears: C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD is illegal in win32 application.
Can someone help me?

[md usa spybot fan]

avirankatz:

Did you download the installation program from one of the sites listed here?
Mirror selection - The home of Spybot-S&D!
http://www.spybot.info/en/mirrors/index.html
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I suggest that you verify the MD5 hash value of the installation program that you downloaded with the expected value (see Note #1). In the case of the new Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2:
md5: 54ACBA9CFD7154C02CEACF6310CF3CFA
If that value is correct, try to reinstall. If that value is not correct, re-download the installation program again and recheck the MD5 hash value.
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Note #1: To check the MD5 hash value you can use one of these programs (note: The download for MD5 Checker 2.31 is only 23892 bytes, so if you are having problems downloading that may be the best option):
MD5 Checker 2.31
MD5 Checker - Reviews and free MD5 Checker downloads at Download.com
http://www.download.com/MD5-Checker/3000-2092_4-10410639.html
FileAlyzer 1.5.5.0 from here:
Downloads - The home of Spybot-S&D!
http://www.spybot.info/en/download/index.html
Also note that there is a another MD5 Checker recommended by PepiMK (http://forums.spybot.info/member.php?u=1) in post #3 (http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.php?p=122685&postcount=3) of the following thread:
1.5 Setup file corrupt
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=18397

[avirankatz]

the md5 value is correct and I've tried everything you said, but it still doesn't work. other programs like CCleaner and NOD32 antivirus don't work and the same error message appears...
what should I do?

[drragostea]

This seems more like a malware infection that disables anti-spyware/virus programs. Follow the instructions below:
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Consider posting in the Malware Removal (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) forum and having someone take a look at your system.

If you decide to have an experienced malware removal specialist assist you, please follow the procedure in this link to run scans and produce a HijackThis log: "BEFORE you POST"(READ this Procedure BEFORE Requesting Assistance) ( http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288).
After you have completed the required scans and produced the requested logs, start your own thread in the Malware Removal (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) forum, making sure to post the HijackThis log produced from the above instructions.
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[avirankatz]

If you decide to have an experienced malware removal specialist assist you, please follow the procedure in this link to run scans and produce a HijackThis log:[list] [url= http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288]
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HijackThis doesn't work... same error message

[drragostea]

Try renaming HJT.exe to something else like "avirankatz.exe".