Solution to fix the pop-ups in TeaTimer

This is a provisory solution to fix the problem the bug in the pop-ups checkbox buttons

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/9192/sbma9zb.gif

1.- Download "ResHacker" from here

2.- Deactivate the TeaTimer

Go into Spybot > Mode > Advanced Mode > Tools > Resident.
Uncheck the following: Resident "TeaTimer" (Protection of over-all system settings)

3.- Used "ResHacker" to open TeaTimer.exe (Should be in C:\Program Files\Spybot
- Search & Destroy).

http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/9...ack17yd.th.png




4.- Press Ctrl+F and searched for the word: decision

You will see this code:

Code:

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object cbRemember: TCheckBox
    Left = 8
    Top = 160
    Width = 339
    Height = 17
    Anchors = [akLeft, akTop, akRight]
    Caption = '&Remember this decision.'
    TabOrder = 2
  end

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5.- Change the value "Top" from 160 to 190
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6.- Press in "Compile Script" and File > Save

7.- Close the "Resource Hacker" and activate the TeaTimer again

This is the final result:

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/5186/sbok2jo.gif

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More information of this bug in:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/news/2005-06-22.html

*Note* This information was rescued of the old forum

English snapshots:

hey that worked! Thanks a lot! :D

That did work, thanks alot!

Thx ElPiedra, good one!

Very timely! I just started looking for a solution to this problem, being one of those who have had to disable Teatimer. Thanks a lot for this fix. locin.:D

Here's another satisfied customer! Muchas Gracias, ElPiedra!

Thanks and congratulations for ResHacker ElPiedra: neat, nice'n easy.

Thanks a lot.:D

Well i figured this one out for myself using P.E Explorer (similar to ResHacker but more powerful) and i thought that people might not want to do it themselves so I created a patch program that will do it for you. I have sent it to the spybot authors, don't know if they will include it or not though!

If anyone has webspace I can put the RAR file I would be happy to email it to them, I've also attached it to this post.

perfect! thanks a lot!

Thnx,from Germany with love:D :)

So is this fix for teatimer an official fix?

Hello,

You can use this fix until the next upgrade with the fix is out.
So it is an official unofficial fix ;)

Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot

...you simply didn't make a fixed teatimer.exe available for download yet.

there are various ones accessable throughout the web if one searches a bit but unfortunately not on the developer site at all!

thats what i call bad service, sorry.:(

Hello,

Because it will be integrated in the next version upgrade.

Best regards
Sandra
Team SPybot

Thank you El Piedra! A good fix ;)
Mike

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Originally Posted by spybotsandra

Hello,

Because it will be integrated in the next version upgrade.

Best regards
Sandra
Team SPybot

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...it would have been much much easier and, first of all much better SERVICE
if you'd offer the fixed 'exe' for download.

repeating the same 'answer' again and again does not make it better though.

sorry folks but thats the way i see it and i think you have always been very critical on several issues so you really should be more open for critics as well.

Really worked. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by tooth

...it would have been much much easier and, first of all much better SERVICE
if you'd offer the fixed 'exe' for download.

repeating the same 'answer' again and again does not make it better though.

sorry folks but thats the way i see it and i think you have always been very critical on several issues so you really should be more open for critics as well.

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SER·VICE - 4.a. An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay

Yeah, after paying $40 for this software, where's the service? Oh wait, it's free!!!

Jeez, take some personal responsibility for your p.c. and spend the 60 seconds to do the fix yourself. It'll be educational.

When is the next release? This is a very nasty problem to say the least!

Hello.

There will be a new upgrade once it is ready for release.

Have a great day. :)

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Originally Posted by Mr_Refney

SER·VICE - 4.a. An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay

Yeah, after paying $40 for this software, where's the service? Oh wait, it's free!!!

Jeez, take some personal responsibility for your p.c. and spend the 60 seconds to do the fix yourself. It'll be educational.

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Well said Mr_Refney!

The software is great, is free, and you can't expect the developers to just drop everything and fix every little annoyance as soon as it is discovered, especially when they aren't getting paid for it. The issue has been reported, it has also been fixed for now, as well as integrated with the next release. END OF!

The fix works! THANK YOU.

As for those who are complaining about a FREE, very valuable tool - find another forum to whine in!

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Originally Posted by murdo

Well said Mr_Refney!

The software is great, is free, and you can't expect the developers to just drop everything and fix every little annoyance as soon as it is discovered, especially when they aren't getting paid for it. The issue has been reported, it has also been fixed for now, as well as integrated with the next release. END OF!

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Actually, they are getting paid for it -- with DONATIONS. Please make one.

I have no association with Spybot. I'm a Mac guy. I just know a good tool when I see one.

Thanks for the fix! It works perfectly. :D

Good job!
Thanks!

Hi

I chose the fix murdo posted and I was able to get the pop-up to display properly.

Thankyou and I am glad I found this forum to come to for help.

thanks you so much ElPiedra. :bigthumb:

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Originally Posted by murdo

If anyone has webspace I can put the RAR file I would be happy to email it to them, I've also attached it to this post.

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When I try the patch, I get the following error:

C:\Program Files\Spybot-Searc&Destroy\TeaTimer.exe File not foun, or File access error.

The file is listed in that directory. What could be the problems

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Originally Posted by steve_podleski

When I try the patch, I get the following error:

C:\Program Files\Spybot-Searc&Destroy\TeaTimer.exe File not foun, or File access error.

The file is listed in that directory. What could be the problems

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Use the Browse button and go find TeaTimer.exe

Hi Warrior. Downloaded your patch (for which, thanks) but when I hit Start I got the message "TeaTimer.exe file not found or access error" although I do
have the file in the S&D folder. What do you suggest,please.? Regards,Alpha. :confused:

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Originally Posted by mcunix

Use the Browse button and go find TeaTimer.exe

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Hi,mc. Only just seen your posting. So what do I do when I have found it.?
(Please see my posting). Alpha.

alpha24:

Try "Open" and then "Start".

Hi again Warrior. In the context of my earlier posting today, I think I should mention that my teatimer.exe file seems to be quite "dead"!! No amount of clicking will activate it and,having installed ResHacker, when I try to open tt.exe I get a ResHacker message "C\unzipped\Reshack\TeaTimer.exe no longer exists" It certainly doesn't exist in that location (where all the ResHack files are) but is in the S&D folder,although apparently defunct.!! Confusion reigns.!! Advice,please.? Regards, Alpha. :confused:

alpha24:

Which fix are you trying?

1. ElPiedra's "ResHacker" fix from this post:
   http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.p...23&postcount=1
2. murdo's "&D14 GUI Patch.zip"patch from this post:
   http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.p...75&postcount=9

Do you have a copy of the original (unmodified) TeaTimer.exe?

• TeaTimer Properties
  TeaTimer
  Type of file: Application
  Description: System settings protector
  Location: C \Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
  Size: 1 34 MB (1,415,824 bytes)
  Size on disk: 1 35 MB (1.417.216 bytes)
  Modified: Tuesday. May 31. 2005, 12:04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mcunix

Use the Browse button and go find TeaTimer.exe

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I did use the Browse button and got that error. When I logged on as administrator, the patch worked.

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Originally Posted by md usa spybot fan

alpha24:

1)Which fix are you trying?

2)Do you have a copy of the original (unmodified) TeaTimer.exe?

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Thanks md. 1) I've tried both. With Piedra's patch, when I tried to open TeaTimer.exe with ResHacker I got the message "C\unzipped\ResHack\TeaTimer.exe no longer exists." With Murdo's patch,when I hit Start I got the message "TeaTimer.exe file not found or access
error". I do have the file in the S&D folder,but (as I've said above) it seems
to be defunct.!! My TTX file (1.34MB) was modified on 31/05/05 at 01:04 but I'm not clear how to relate this 24 hour system time to your 12:04 am time, as on the 24 hour system this would be pm. In any case,there's not much of a margin.!! Cheers, Alpha.

alpha24:

If TeaTimer is no longer working, the only thing that I can suggest is that you reinstall Spybot 1.4 so that you have a working copy of TeaTimer.exe.

Please note: I suggest that you make a backup copy of TeaTimer.exe before attempting any of the fixes/patches.

If you were attempting to use murdo's "&D14 GUI Patch.zip" patch when you got the following error, it could have been because TeaTimer was still running:

• "TeaTlmer.exe - File not found, or File access error!"

Before attempting to fix TeaTimer you must exit TeaTimer as follows:

• Right click Spybot's TeaTimer System Tray Icon.
• Click Exit Spybot-S&D Resident (TeaTimer should close).

To restart TeaTimer:

• Using Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy.
• Double click TeaTimer.exe to start it.

There is also a one byte patch that appears to work. It was originally posted Sept. 28, 2005 by SyreneD in the net-integration forum:
http://net-integration.us/forums/ind...dpost&p=160216

Unfortunately the link to the patch itself in the above post is broken so I have attached a copy of that patch to this post.

Many thanks Murdo - your automated patch from bottom of page one of this thread worked fine. In case it helps anyone else I would suggest to avoid any problems that you place the patch exe in the Spybot folder - where TeaTimer.exe should be visible. Copy the original TeaTimer to somewhere safe just in case of any problem.

Remember to shutdown the TeaTimer (if you have it running) before you run the patch - the easiest way to do that is by using the right click menu from the icon in the system tray - choose "Exit Spybot-S&D Resident".

You can restart TeaTimer direct - by double clicking the exe - or restart Windows to activate the fixed version.

such a life saver , but why is it that We, the end user are the ones who have to make such an edit???

dont you think that perhaps that this is something that the developer should address?

not to get anyone upset or have any heart-akes, just an honest question.

and by the way thanks for this tip :bow: