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NUTTER123
2013-09-04, 21:10
Anybody have any idea? I trying to install in 8.1 (RTM) and I get a compatibility message and won't even allow me to install at all
Hello NUTTER123,
Anybody have any idea? I trying to install in 8.1 (RTM) and I get a compatibility message and won't even allow me to install at all
The public release isn't till October and software developers may have to wait to test compatibility.
Developers flay Microsoft for withholding Windows 8.1 RTM
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9241943/Developers_flay_Microsoft_for_withholding_Windows_8.1_RTM
Inevitably, Windows 8.1 RTM leaks on to the Internet
http://betanews.com/2013/08/29/inevitably-windows-8-1-rtm-leaks-on-to-the-internet/
Best regards.
Anybody have any idea? I trying to install in 8.1 (RTM) and I get a compatibility message and won't even allow me to install at all
Please see http://www.safer-networking.org/windows-8-1-patch-for-spybot-2-1/
I assume you are one of those software developers. ;)
daemon
demoschmemo
2013-09-10, 00:43
I assume you are getting the same error as I am?
SpyBot - Search and Destroy has been blocked from running because it might prevent your PC from starting correctly in the future.
Anybody have any idea? I trying to install in 8.1 (RTM) and I get a compatibility message and won't even allow me to install at all
I'm having the exact same problem. Windows Pro 8.1 x64 (RTM).
This is even after the Fix has been installed. Here's a screenshot:
http://i.imgur.com/7CoZgA4.png
Please see http://www.safer-networking.org/windows-8-1-patch-for-spybot-2-1/ for an explanation of this problem and how to work-around it. This page was updated with new information since I first posted it in this thread.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working together with Microsoft to remedy this problem with Windows 8.1.
daemon
Please see http://www.safer-networking.org/windows-8-1-patch-for-spybot-2-1/ for an explanation of this problem and how to work-around it. This page was updated with new information since I first posted it in this thread.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working together with Microsoft to remedy this problem with Windows 8.1.
daemon
Still getting the same errors as before.
NUTTER123
2013-09-11, 19:47
The same. Managing to install the program itself but still won't run even after the patch is installed
With the instructions on http://www.safer-networking.org/windows-8-1-patch-for-spybot-2-1/ you can install Spybot 2.1, but you still cannot use the Start Center. Instead you have to start the different Spybot modules e.g. via the start menu entries directly.
@NUTTER123 and @skowt: Can you really still not install the software using the patch or can't you just use the Start Center then? Please be precise as this will help us fix this issue. Thank you! :)
daemon
NUTTER123
2013-09-12, 13:15
With the instructions on http://www.safer-networking.org/windows-8-1-patch-for-spybot-2-1/ you can install Spybot 2.1, but you still cannot use the Start Center. Instead you have to start the different Spybot modules e.g. via the start menu entries directly.
@NUTTER123 and @skowt: Can you really still not install the software using the patch or can't you just use the Start Center then? Please be precise as this will help us fix this issue. Thank you! :)
daemon
I am able to install now that's not a issue but the image skout posted? When I try to start (even after I installed the patch) the program still gives me that message about compatibility so in effect it's still unusuable. It installs fine but can't use it basically even after patch installed
I am able to install now that's not a issue
Ok, good. Thank you for the clarification. :)
but the image skout posted? When I try to start (even after I installed the patch) the program still gives me that message about compatibility so in effect it's still unusuable. It installs fine but can't use it basically even after patch installed
Even with our patch, Spybot's Start Center will still be blocked, but you should be able to access Spybot through the Start menu/screen or Spybot's Tray Icon.
daemon
Ok, good. Thank you for the clarification. :)
Even with our patch, Spybot's Start Center will still be blocked, but you should be able to access Spybot through the Start menu/screen or Spybot's Tray Icon.
daemon
That is correct. Start Center doesn't work at all, but through the Tray Icon I can perform tasks as per usual. :)
That is correct. Start Center doesn't work at all, but through the Tray Icon I can perform tasks as per usual. :)
Thank you for the confirmation! :bigthumb:
daemon
bobdukes
2013-09-15, 00:19
Downloaded the spybot21-win81rtm-patch.exe using the "for windows 8.1 RTM patch" link from the Widows 8.1 Patch for Spybot 2.1 page on the safer networking org site. When I executed the exe, the screens said that patch was for the Windows 8.1 preview version. Running it did not solve the problem. Is this a bad link or mix-up in the patch executables?
The text within the patch installer was simply not updated. That one works for preview and RTM.
We're still communicating with Microsoft. Seems two different departments at MS have or had contradicting requirements, as soon as we've received feedback which one is right, we'll see if we can make it easier by releasing a new installer.
bobdukes
2013-09-21, 19:29
When do you expect to have a fix/patch/new installer that will allow Start Center to run under Windows 8.1? I have a 14 machine Corporate Edition license and windows 8.1 RTM from MSDN. I've upgraded 1 of my machines, but am reluctant to do the other 13 until this gets resolved. Please give any info you can so I can schedule the remaining upgrades. Thanks - Bob Dukes
Hello bobdukes,
When do you expect to have a fix/patch/new installer that will allow Start Center to run under Windows 8.1? I have a 14 machine Corporate Edition license and windows 8.1 RTM from MSDN. I've upgraded 1 of my machines, but am reluctant to do the other 13 until this gets resolved. Please give any info you can so I can schedule the remaining upgrades. Thanks - Bob Dukes
The team is working to release a Spybot version which fixes the compatibility issue with 8.1 before the General Availability of Windows 8.1
Best regards, tashi