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This didn't happened until last night. Everything was working dandy until then. Spybot's proxy tells IE to redirect its traffic through localhost port: 21320, and such, and suddenly no websites load. I discovered this when I tried logging onto League of Legends today, which apparently uses IE to connect to the internet, and I couldn't. When I disabled the proxy setting in IE, the proxy setting in SpyBot also turned off, and I was able to connect to League of Legends. Firefox (my main browser) works fine for me currently (and it has no proxy settings either). Does SpyBot proxy only work for IE?
What changed that caused my IE to stop working? How do I fix this? I want to keep Spybot's proxy on.
edit: I think I figured it out. Last night Windows Update ran, afterwards this problem started. I think Windows Update installed some new security settings for Internet Explorer - Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2838727). I think this update doesn't work with SpyBot's proxy setting.
bbnetwork
2013-06-13, 12:00
Hello,
please diable the Spybot Proxy.
Open the Start-Center of Spybot, now click with the right Mousekey on the Menu "Settings" and choose "Run as Administartor" -> Windows may display a security-question, which you answer Yes.
Into the next window go to the Register "Internet-Security" and siable the Option "Use Spybots own Proxy" and click Apply and OK.
If this did'nt help, please make sure into the global Settings of Internet Explorer (Internetoptions -> Connection -> LAN-Settings) the option "Use a Proxy to access the Internet" is disabled!
cootmaster
2013-09-30, 06:41
hi i started noticing i was getting 10 meg down or couldnt connect to internet or load pages.
i thought was router, but ie was set on proxy use.
after fixing ie and unchecking box its 40 meg down now is fine.
i just noticed Internet protection is basic o sybot
but as soon as i change it back to active ie re activates proxy thing again
w no speed and connection to net.
i read faq in setup it said u can select no proxy but i don't see that here
im using 2.1.18.0
2.1..129
how do i fix this i don't remember this happening before
i tried newest 2.1 it freezes my computer up
does 1.6 have this problem and is basic ok to use if i cant solve it
im not sure if this was correct area - basic proxy questions i fond a thread on ie not connecting
cootmaster
2013-09-30, 17:09
hi im having this issue too
i set to uncheck
because couldn't connect to net
or sites and getting horrible speeds
but now i see internet protection basic
i don't remembering this before
how i fix this
put it on full again AND fix ie proxy w the check mark checked
or do i need run as basic
it seams its basic- fixed ie proxy or full protectin w messed up one not both
or shold i just keep as basic?
The proxy is disabled by default,now.I can't remember if that was in an update,or if it's disabled by default in Spybot 2.1 only.
Which version of Spybot do you have?If you're not sure,open Spybot-S&D Start Center,does it say you have 2.0 or 2.1 at the top?
cootmaster
2013-10-01, 04:30
2.1.18.0
center 2.1.18.129
i tried newest sb it slows my computer up/freeze
so i stayed w this
i dont remember this before
The latest version of Spybot is 2.1,which is what it looks like you have,but my version numbers don't match.Mine's 2.1.21.0.I'm not sure what's up with that. :confused:
Anyhoo,it shouldn't matter. :)
I noticed SDDisableProxy.exe in the Spybot folder,and that rang a bell.As I remember,that was an update that should automatically disable your Spybot proxy,and either that or another update should take the "Basic" off the top of the start center,and just show it as "full".So,first thing to check out...maybe you missed an update somewhere along the line.Try rightclicking the Spybot icon down by your clock,if it's there,select Update,then when the Update page comes up,press the Update button again.
cootmaster
2013-10-01, 06:00
ya i didnt upgrade yours was slowing freezing my computer up
i updated over over
nothing
i see sddisable proxy in folder i click it nothing happens
it looks like white window icon
Yes,SDisableProxy does look like that. :)
Is the Spybot start center also still showing "Basic" at the top?
cootmaster
2013-10-01, 06:18
yup
now what
i see flag
i see no setting to disable
Aha!I did find the Spybot 2.1.18.0 older version.Apparently,I forgot about it.
No,there isn't any setting to disable the "internet protection:basic."
Please see here:
http://www.safer-networking.org/faq/why-do-i-see-internet-protection-basic-in-spybots-start-center/
So,basically,you ought to disable the Spybot proxy,where you are having troubles,and just ignore the "basic",as that is only showing because the proxy is off,so it's of no harm. :)
cootmaster
2013-10-01, 07:36
k
thats what i did
ill keep it in basic if doesn't cause issues and safe
i wonder what changed
i been running this version for months
it never did this before
if i put it on /ie proxy on
sometimes i cant get on net
my 40 mg speed is 4 megs
i cant open sites or mail
if its basic
net is fine
40 meg down
mail/sites open
any idea what changed all sudden
curious would using 1.6x have this problem or no i never saw there either
but ill keep BASIC if its SAFE to use
ty
i would bout new router and modem ty
No,Spybot 1.6 wouldn't show the "basic",as far as I'm aware.But,in your case,the "basic" is of no harm,so in my opinion,no need to downgrade to 1.6. :)
cootmaster
2013-10-02, 02:08
ok good
how odd like i said i run this version for months on FULL
never had issues
i never checked proxy though
my apt is being renovated im in a different room
sat oct 5 im moving back upstairs
when i moved in this room cable connected me
tested speed 20 meg own , i was on laptop
when i got back on main computer is whn i noticed the issues
on here im getting 40 megs dwn but w proxy on im getting 4 and cant cnnect
only thing different -
different room downstairs from me in fact RIGHT below my room
-same router
-all in one modem modem and phone modem
upstairs i used 2 separate ones
and if proxy was on ie it didn't seem to do anything
if wasnt on i Wonder what changed
I dunno,that's weird.But,if things are going good now,should be alright. :)
Not sure if I have a similar or different problem with Internet protection. Here's my situation:
Internet activity on Win7 Ultimate system with Spybot installed is much slower than Win8.1 system that doesn't have Spybot installed. Some (hopefully) relevant facts:
- Start Center indicates Internet Protection is Full
- Start Center indicates software is up-to-date
- Spybot Version is 2.1.18.0 with Update 2.1.18.91
- Internet Explorer connections/Lan settings with no proxy
- Spybot proxy settings not selected under Internet Protection tab
- System services are all set to active
- Spybot correctly identifies active IE version
As I said, web page loading is extremely slow on this system. Note that Avira Internet Security 2013 is also active (if this is pertinent).
Any comments/suggestions/opinions on whether Spybot is the cause?
TIA,
cps
I mainly use Firefox,so if Internet Explorer was slow I'd be unlikely to notice.But I did use it some throughout the day just to see.Internet Explorer seems to be at normal speed for me,so far.
There was a 2.1.21.0 service release quite a few months back.
http://www.safer-networking.org/2013/spybot-2-1-service-release/
I'm not sure that the 2.1.18.0 version would affect your internet speed,if you aren't using the Spybot proxy,though.
But,if you're open to trying it,you could uninstall the version you have and go with the Spybot 2.2 version out now,and see if there is any difference.No harm in seeing what happens. :)
http://www.safer-networking.org/dl/