Spybot locks during scan

[minicat]

During full system scan S&D locks while testing Zlob.ZipCodec at 4E2AF2AC.

Have run full virus check including boot time scan, all clear, run registry cleaner and tried uninstalling and re-installing S&D but still locks at the same place.

Win 10 and S&D 2.4.40.0

Any suggestions, please?

David

[tashi]

Hello minicat, :welcome:

"Spybot’s system scan freezes at Zlob.ZipCodec
This problem was caused by a minor issue in the Spybot program. We are now providing a small installer that will correct this issue on your PC.

Symptoms:


The scan proceeds as normal, but will stop progressing at Zlob.ZipCodec and won’t appear to finish.
The “Settings” button in the Start Center is unresponsive when clicked.

Fix/Solution:


If you are experiencing this issue, simply download and run this small installer (https://www.safer-networking.org/files/spybotsd2-install-iefreezefix.exe). This installer replaces a file that was identified to cause the issue."

https://www.safer-networking.org/faq/scan-freezes-zlob-zipcodec/

Hope that helps. :)

[minicat]

Thanks, runs all the way through now.
David

[tashi]

:bigthumb:

Thank you for letting me know.

[Technoir]

Do we need to cancel the current scan to run the installer, or can it do its thing while the system scan is still stuck?

[tashi]

Hello Technoir,

Perhaps best to cancel the scan and install the fix but I see you have uninstalled (https://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?74285-Spybot-sysyrm-scan-never-completes&p=475041&viewfull=1#post475041)the program. Sorry to hear that.

Best regards.