MS Message: System Settings Protector has encounted a problem and needs to close
After installing SybotS&D 1.6 I get the message on boot up of "System Settings Protector has encounted a problem and needs to close". If I report the problem to MS, and follow the related MS link it tells me SybotS&D is the problem. I've researched the solution on the web but none of the solutions offered work. Does anyone know how to resolve this problem?
Experiencing same problem
I also am experiencing the same "Systems Settings Protector has experienced a problem and needs to close" message on bootup. It occurred after TeaTimer was upgraded to 1.6.1. Reinstallation did not help.
Windows XP Pro SP3, Spybot 1.6.0.30, Norton Internet Security 2008.
Hopefully, if a cluster of these reports develops, something can be done.
Same Problem With a Twist
I get the same error message but I did not update to 1.6. I am getting it on 1.5.2 It seems to have started after the last huge bunch of Windows updates that automatically installed to my Vista machine.
How to inspect version of Teatimer if Teatimer crashes?
Dear Sandra:
I can't click on the TeaTimer to determine its version because, as stated by every message in this thread, the TeaTimer crashes on boot. :sad:
New TeaTimer binary doesn't solve problem
I have replaced TeaTimer.exe with the new version, and it still crashes on boot, exactly as before.
System Settings Protector - TeaTimer
Quote:
Originally Posted by
spybotsandra
Hello,
Please download the new TeaTimer version 1.6.1.23.
It is available
here.
Just replace the old TeaTimer.exe file with the new one.
It should be stored in your Spybot folder.
C:\Programms\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot
In my system (WinXP Home SP3, SBS&D 1.6.0.30) TeaTimer is inside Updates subfolder (C:\ProgFiles\SBS&D\Updates\TeaTimer.exe).
The message I get every Win starting is the same other peoples does. In the error report I can read that error refers to "C:\DOCUMEN~1\USER\LOCALS~1\Temp\a20f_appcompat.txt".
Sorry by my english, I'm a brazilian...
I'm looking for a solution too...
Big hug to everyone!
MS Message: System Settings Protector has encounted a problem and needs to close Rep
MD USA:
I did everything as you told me, but it's still crashing, just like before.
The 1st thing that crashes is the Windows Explorer, followed by Teatimer.
After installation, I can see a dialog box that starts with "step 3 of 7" (create a registry backup) and finishes with "step 4 of 7" (download updates).
After that, SB S&D and TeaTimer closes and both don't restart.
What about steps 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 of 7?
TeaTimer is installed again (by auto installer) in Updates subfolder.
And again I can see two entries for TeaTimer in SB S&D system startup progs list.
I'm still worried about this...as I'm still looking for a solution...
Tanx for your attention to my problem.
System Settings Protector - TeaTimer
Hi, Sandra.
Thanks for your attention to my problem.
Answering your questions:
Q: Do you have any other security software installed?
A: Yes. ZoneAlarm 7.0.483.000, Avast! Home Edition 4.8 and Windows Defender 1.1.1593.0. All working fine together with SB S&D until last update.
Q: Perhaps there is something with the hardware of your pc.
Which pc do you have? A special brand?
A: Acer TravelMate 2200 Series notebook. Nothing special. Just a little old stuff...
Q: What kind of processor do you have? How much RAM do you have? Do you have any other hardware like a tv card?
A: Intel Celeron D 2.8 MHz, 768 DDR SDRAM PC2700 133MHz (64MB of this amount to video), no TV card, no other hardware.
I'm sending you my TeaTimer to detections@spybot.info.
When I click in TeaTimer.exe from its folder it start, but when I restart the system the error is still present.
Best Regards,
André Ledo
WinXP SP3 HE
I am not having this issue, but i think this will help...
Quote:
Originally Posted by
andre.ledo
Q: Do you have any other security software installed?
A: Yes. ZoneAlarm 7.0.483.000, Avast! Home Edition 4.8 and Windows Defender 1.1.1593.0. All working fine together with SB S&D until last update.
Spybot Sandra, I wanted to add that i have the exact same software as what that user has quoted above, and i do not experience this teatimer issue that some people are experiencing. Therefor, I can assume that that specific software is not what is causing it. It's a rough assume, haha, but I do not have this teatimer error with the same software. System specs are in sig.
Also i have the same video card memory, and almost the same ram as the user stated above as well. I just have a little bit of a slower processor...
System Settings Protector - TeaTimer
Quote:
Originally Posted by
doobie1
have also done as suggested to change virtual memory etc.....error still exists.
In my system, virtual memory was customized before this issue...
usaully the best option...
would be system managed size, that way you let the system manage the virtual memory. I usaully recommend that. :) But maybe that's just me...
For those who are frustrated, I repeat:
Quote:
Originally Posted by
GA8572
I have 2Gb RAM, P4 3.0Ghz, Win XP Pro SP3.
I have tired of the problem, and reinstalled SpyBotSD 1.5.2. Since doing so I have not had any further troubles.
For those of you who would like to try the same, you can download older versions of SpyBotSD from here:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_sp...earch_destroy/
Good luck all.
The latest Teatimer is buggy. Use the above (I know, not perfect, but it works) and wait for a newer version which hopefully will not have this problem.