Spybot binary modified

[makimoto]

Hi,

For the first time ever, I've got a little problem spybot is not able to solve. When I run Spybot, it says the program itself has been modified and should scan for viruses inmediately.

I have scanned for viruses, used adware, hijack this, downloaded the program again (and installed it), and more things that I don't even remember any more. Even installed windows on another drive on the same machine and -incredibly- Spybot gives exactly the same message.

I am at a loss here. I simply don't know what else should/could I do!

Btw, this happens in wxp pro sp2 fully patched. ZA, F-prot, spywareblaster.

So, if anyone knows ANYthing to help me out this situation, I would be inmensely grateful.

TIA

[md usa spybot fan]

That error has occurred in the past due to memory (RAM) problems on the systems running Spybot. I suggest that you run a diagnostic memory test on your system.

If your system didn't come with diagnostic routines including a memory test, look here:
http://www.memtest.org/
Example of a similar problem: See the last three (3) posts in this thread:
Help with installing Spybot!!!
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=7556

[makimoto]

Thanks for the fast answer.

I'll try that on saturday, 'cos the problematic computer is a boat trip away :)

Will post a reply on sunday/monday.

Thanks a lot!

[md usa spybot fan]

There is another memory diagnostic program by Microsoft. The reason I didn't point it out to you to it is because:
I don’t know how good it is.
It requires installation on an external media (floppy or CD). Since you are not on the system that appears to have the problem, that program may be an option.
See the following:
Windows Memory Diagnostic
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp