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Spybot-S&D 2.0 Beta 1 just got released! :present:
See our our official release announcement (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/news/2011-05-11.html) for details and download links.
Please help with beta-testing so Spybot-S&D 2.0 final will be rock stable.
You may use this thread for general comments about the beta release, please open new threads if you like to discuss specific issues.
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tooytibs
2011-05-11, 19:29
Downloading as I type. Looking forward to trying this out shortly :eek:
Aww... You moved all old threads from 2.0 beta old subforum? I wanted it as archive! :lip:
drghughes
2011-05-11, 21:06
The release announcement says "Remember it is a beta and as such not a replacement for the stable version 1.6.2."
What does this mean in practice? Will v1.6.2 run along side the v2 beta? Do I need to uninstall v1.6.2 before installing the beta? Does the v2 beta provide less protection than v1.6.2?
I think it won't run alongside, as it could make problems. It should be completely replaced, and that's why it's not for replacement if you get problems later.
In practice, that means that bugs still remaining in such a beta could make it less protecting than a stable version like 1.6.2.
As for using them both, if the TeaTimer is disabled, I don't see any conflicts. I think not even with TeaTimer, but would have to check that with our test coordinator tomorrow.
In practice, that means that bugs still remaining in such a beta could make it less protecting than a stable version like 1.6.2.
As for using them both, if the TeaTimer is disabled, I don't see any conflicts. I think not even with TeaTimer, but would have to check that with our test coordinator tomorrow.
Do they use same registry entries or Application Data locations?
Yaaaay! Love you guys! :D
Do they use same registry entries or Application Data locations?
No, they do not. Spybot - Search & Destroy 2 has its own section in the registry. :-)
Hello,
if Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6 is updated to the last version (especially the teatimer) and if the paranoid mode of teatimer is not enabled there should be no problems using the 2.0 beta alongside the old 1.6 .
Best regards,
Markus
Wow......pretty spiffy! :bigthumb:
p.s......That's Canadian for I like it a lot. :D:
Arctucas
2011-05-12, 01:33
I have a problem with the 2.0 BETA 1;
After installing, I get a 0x50 bluescreen within one minute of rebooting.
I repeated this four times.
I uninstalled 2.0 BETA 1, and no bluescreen.
Any ideas?
war59312
2011-05-12, 03:34
Known issues?
war59312
2011-05-12, 03:55
Also, perhaps sticky this thread?
And why can I NOT edit my replies? Please fix that.
Memory Leaking at ending of scan. I still wonder what the hell is doing at ending of it?
Additionally,
http://i.imgur.com/eXq2I.png
Icons are messed up again, While protection does not allow to scan files in its own folder. I guess it's safe enough, but it doesn't modify or delete...
http://i.imgur.com/YQgnC.png
Immunization on Firefox is still really slow, isn't possible to make it faster or show real-time immunizing? Additionally, it gets messed up with numbers. Estimated time is not defined (keeps staying at calculating...).
http://i.imgur.com/njLMs.png
In creation of report, once again you can't click Immunization in log mode.
Services module misidentified as Welcome center:
http://i.imgur.com/6t4Ot.png
Additionally, Spybot doesn't show warning about downloading some malicious file, it just closes IE, on confirmation mode.
I have a problem with the 2.0 BETA 1;
After installing, I get a 0x50 bluescreen within one minute of rebooting.
I repeated this four times.
I uninstalled 2.0 BETA 1, and no bluescreen.
Any ideas?
I had the exact same issue as you, Arctucas, although I uninstalled the Spybot beta from Safe mode after two STOP 0x50 errors and everything appears back to normal. The crashes occurred within two minutes of booting into Windows (7 SP1 64-bit) for me. I've never had any problems with the older v1.6.2 so I'll stick with that I think until the RC or final build.
Blue screen crashes are a very, very rare occurence for me and usually a result of software conflicts (e.g. HD 5870 CFX + EVEREST) or dodgy drivers/software; I can the number I've had over the past three years on one hand and still have fingers spare!!!
My system specs by the way should now appear below in my signature.
khagaroth
2011-05-12, 11:42
Custom install is broken, if you disable update service and/or realtime protection, then then the program later complains about missing files (all the *svc.exe files).
Sorry, Can't find edit button but may I offer some suggestions:
In the Spybot start centre, why not rename "manage autostarts" to just "tools". Additionally, if you uncheck "experienced mode", you can't see any option to update the program?
Also, what does the update integrity do? I'm a bit confused for that bit and how the updating all works.
Looks great though, spybot is BACK !!! :heart::heart:
spybotsandra
2011-05-12, 15:57
Hello,
Thanks for the feedback! :)
The autostarts section is only for the autostart.
The tools sections has it's own section after you have changed to the experienced user mode. It is named "Settings & More Tools".
About the update function:
The updates are completely automated. :)
You do not need to do anything about it in this version, regarding to the old version where you have to update for yourself.
Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot
Arctucas
2011-05-12, 16:23
I had the exact same issue as you, Arctucas, although I uninstalled the Spybot beta from Safe mode after two STOP 0x50 errors and everything appears back to normal. The crashes occurred within two minutes of booting into Windows (7 SP1 64-bit) for me. I've never had any problems with the older v1.6.2 so I'll stick with that I think until the RC or final build.
Blue screen crashes are a very, very rare occurence for me and usually a result of software conflicts (e.g. HD 5870 CFX + EVEREST) or dodgy drivers/software; I can the number I've had over the past three years on one hand and still have fingers spare!!!
Here is what I have found:
"STOP 0x00000050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Usual causes: Defective hardware (particularly memory - but not just RAM), Faulty system service, Antivirus, Device driver, NTFS corruption, BIOS
Bug check 0x50 usually occurs after the installation of faulty hardware or in the event of failure of installed hardware (usually related to defective RAM, be it main memory, L2 RAM cache, or video RAM).
Another common cause is the installation of a faulty system service.
Antivirus software can also trigger this error, as can a corrupted NTFS volume."
I do not believe I have a hardware issue.
A faulty service could be it, but doubtful since it only happens with SB installed, unless SB runs a service?
Antivirus, possibly Kaspersky interfering?
Corrupted volume, chkdsk finds no errors.
Hopefully, the Spybot team will sort it out.
Another common cause is the installation of a faulty system service.
Thank you for your hints. We will focus on that while trying to sort this out.
Thanks for all your hard work, I appericate the new beta version.
Here is a screenshot I did from the install. Noticed the spelling of the word Huge is spelled Huger.
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Thought you should know!
Have a good day!:D:
Ran beta today and after scan trying to fix errors received:
Error creating quarantine archive!
An error occured while trying to archive Internet Explorer into the quarantine.
Cannot create file "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2\Quarantine.reg" . Access is denied
All items were then shown as unselected and it was not possible to re-select them.
Ran 1.6.2 and it found no malware! Both on latest updates
Hope this helps as the new interface is excellent.
IronPlatypus
2011-05-12, 20:33
Just registered for the purposes of providing feedback. I've been eagerly awaiting a 2.0 beta for a long time and I had yesterday's event marked on my calendar. :heart:
I'm running Windows XP 32-bit on a dual-core system.
Immunization seems to work until it reaches Thunderbird (Installations) where it stops. The brick-building animation continues but it never progresses any further. I did not remove the immunization from my old Spybot install - I don't know if that's an issue or not.
I turned the On-Access Monitor service off because it continuously kept the cpu between 20 and 40% at all times.
I tried creating a Boot CD. I installed Windows AIK like it asked, and moved onto step 2. However the list in step 2 was empty and the "Next" button grayed out so I could not proceed. I installed some of the "-alyzer" programs to see if they'd show up in that list, but they didn't.
Twice I had enabled/disabled some of the services and received a memory error. If I can reproduce it again I'll try to gather more information.
Not sure what the portable option during the install does - would it create a portable copy on my computer, or would it install it normal and enable an in-program feature to generate a portable copy on a removable drive? (The latter would be an incredibly useful feature) In any case, I don't see any portable-ness anywhere. :confused:
The main scanner worked like a dream for me. It is significantly quicker than in the previous version for me (cut from about 90 minutes to 26) and didn't show any problems.
The system repair scanner seems functional, but one thing that confused me was the progress bar. It would make sense to add a second progress bar that shows progress for the entire operation, but it's not really a big deal.
I hope this is helpful. I'm really enjoying the new interface and it's pleasant to use. It feels like a software Swiss army knife! I will try it on my Windows 7 box sometime.
Apologies...I should have said that I am running Vista 32bit
Ran beta today and after scan trying to fix errors received:
Error creating quarantine archive!
An error occured while trying to archive Internet Explorer into the quarantine.
Cannot create file "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2\Quarantine.reg" . Access is denied
All items were then shown as unselected and it was not possible to re-select them.
Ran 1.6.2 and it found no malware! Both on latest updates
Hope this helps as the new interface is excellent.
Feel really bad about this.
Sorry to say the stumbling block was the SDTray autostart entry similar to others who have experienced crashes. But unlike them I couldn't even get into the safe mode and had to use a boot cd to do the needful.
No minidumps either hence just unable to provide you any debugging information.
The sys file caused my system to not startup at all i.e. failing OS boot at loading sys drivers. Had to disable autorun entry via Autoruns using offline connectivity.
XP SP3, Comodo 5.3 Firewall+Defense , Avast 6.0.1125 AV Only, No other security software in active mode all running as on demand.
Would be good if the installation process also had a option to disable the startup stuff like it had for the other services like Immunizer, TeaTimer etc.... which I had disabled as I just wanted to explore features without it interfering with other s/w.
Also any reason why there are so many services ? Over modularization ;-)
Anyways sorry you still have some more days of effort ahead.
Best Regards
When running SDTools...
http://i.imgur.com/midPk.png
I get error at File Properties. Additionally, it goes crazy. (Error repeats forever)
And you have tiny TODO thing still which is still nice!
http://i.imgur.com/gC7sS.png
And I almost forgot! How to use iPhone scanner and Script Editor (SD Folder, not available in Start Center)?
UltraMagnus0001
2011-05-15, 22:46
When I run the updater it seems to not download anything and the animation just keeps going. I left it overnight just to see what happens and it stayed running. If I run the start center and close it , the window closes but the process (SDWelcome.exe) still runs, which prevents me from restarting the start center until ending the precess in task manager.:thanks:
FiarHors
2011-06-06, 18:02
Ran beta today and after scan trying to fix errors received:
Error creating quarantine archive!
An error occured while trying to archive Internet Explorer into the quarantine.
Cannot create file "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2\Quarantine.reg" . Access is denied
All items were then shown as unselected and it was not possible to re-select them.
Ran 1.6.2 and it found no malware! Both on latest updates
Hope this helps as the new interface is excellent.
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I am having exactly the same problem running Windows 7 Premium 64-bit.
Originally Posted by Lozboz
Ran beta today and after scan trying to fix errors received:
Error creating quarantine archive!
An error occured while trying to archive Internet Explorer into the quarantine.
Cannot create file "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2\Quarantine.reg" . Access is denied
All items were then shown as unselected and it was not possible to re-select them.
Ran 1.6.2 and it found no malware! Both on latest updates
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I am having exactly the same problem running Windows 7 Premium 64-bit.
I, too, am having the same issue. Running vista 64bit.
Using latest Firefox browser with a 64 bit machine. Got the "error creating quarantine archive" message. Clearly Spybot does not work for 64 bit machines.
Help...............:sad:
Ivan Knez
2011-06-30, 16:15
Try to locate Spybot2 folder and right click it. Be sure to uncheck "read only" option. You will than need to adminstarte that action. You will get option to do so for all sub folders and files. This resolved my problem with this particular error message.
However, it seams that after every scan i am required to do this action over and over again. Otherwise i cant pass by quarantine error screen.
niphroke
2011-07-06, 12:19
Since installing 2.0.3 with browser options I have not been able to click on results in google in Internet Explorer 9(only search engine and browser affected apparently), also if right click on results and click on open in new tab a new tab opens with correct url in address bar but page is blank white page for any results. Uninstalled Internet Explorer Integration under Enable/Disabled services and it corrects the problem. Am operating on win7 64 sp1 w/ IE 9 AMD Athlon II x2 250u Dual-Core w/ 4gb DDR2 ram and 640gb
Really liked Spybot for years. New UI is nice and actually an improvement instead of just being different. Would just like to see a real fully working version soon.
UltraMagnus0001
2011-07-09, 23:53
Using latest Firefox browser with a 64 bit machine. Got the "error creating quarantine archive" message. Clearly Spybot does not work for 64 bit machines.
Help...............:sad:
I running x64 sp1 also:sad:
cmusicfan2000
2011-07-10, 16:26
I had this exact problem with my laptop (64-bit running windows 7), but then I ran the stable version of spybot and it gave me an idea. If you run spybot 2 beta as an administrator it works fine! I have no idea why that helps, but I would guess it has something to do with permissions required to modify the registry. Anyway, I hope this help all of you as well!