Spybot takes hours to run

[msdesq]

I am experiencing a problem where Spybot is taking about 8 hours to run the check.

I recall I had a similar problem back at the beginning of April, and a solution was posted that fixed the problem.

But I can't find the old posts dealing with the topic. Does anyone recall how to fix this problem?

[tashi]

Hi there.

The topic regarding ScanSpeed has been archived.

I have found that most incidences of slow scanning are due to one of two factors, either a laptop that needs cleaning or malware.

In your previous post you had experienced an infection which once removed cleared up your slow scan speed.

I suggest you do the following because a scan taking eight hours is not at all normal.

Follow the instructions in this sticky topic:
"BEFORE you POST" -Preliminary Steps (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288)

Then start your own thread in the malware forum:
Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22)

Once you have posted a helper will advise you as soon as available. :)