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I have Win Vista (64bit) and have version 1.6.2.46 of Spybot on the desktop of each of my two (2) Log-On's. I use one Log-On for administration purposes, rarely use the internet on that one and the...

OK - I've activated Tea Timer and SD Helper. So, does that mean that a scan performed in the Administrator's account scans the entire computer, including all other users?

I have Windows Vista (64) and multiple users, each with their own seperate Log-On. I've installed Spybot S&D in Administrator's account (Log-On).
My question is, will Spybot S&D scan, protect and...

Thanks for the helpful info. It's good to know I don't have to worry about that entry.

Regards,
David

I'm still using Windows ME

Everyone of the various descriptions say this entry is a virus, resource hog, etc. with not one legitimate purpose and I cannot toggle this entry within Tools/System Startup. Can anyone shed some...

Thanks for telling me where to find hosts file. I use only SPYBOT for hosts file. I have just now updated, immunized and added Spybot Hosts file. What happens, apparently, is each time a new...

Each time I update definitions, I immunize. Immunization includes a portion devoted to "Global HOSTS". If, after immunizing, I go to the TOOLS/HOSTS section and click on "Add Spybot S&D hosts...

Spybot Fan,

I do now understand that "possibilities" are displayed in the sidebar (more info.) of Tools / Start-Up for related entries; however for this particular entry the possibility of...

Terminator,

New version opens quickly & hopefully will remain that way. I did a full scan. Only a few cookies displayed as problems and there was no advisory (WARNING!) about the...

Will anyone please advise?

1- While reviewing Start-Up programs listed in Spybot's Tools, I came across one program that has no business being there and for which all of several descriptions...

Although HJT is on my PC, I've never actually used it (till now).
Immediately after doing the scan (w/ logfile), I did not see anything with words "Explorer.exe" in the scan portion (which is the...

Forgot to mention recent error messages "Explorer has caused an erro in SHELL32.DLL" "Explorer will now close".

I found Explorer.exe in the upper window of Process list and highlighted it. In the lower window, Process Info., file name is shown as C:\Windows\Explorer.exe which you indicated is to be expected.
...

Within the "Tools" area, while reviewing "System Startup", I noted the following entry (which I copied from "View Report"):

Located: System.ini, Shell
where: C:\WINDOWS\system.ini...
command:...

I deleted 2 "invisible" files using the Right-Click (context) method and subsequently verified their deletion; however, after highlighting files in Windows Explorer, I was unable to drag those files...

How do I delete folders/files that are not on the Template? Is it even possible?

As soon as I was able to open Spybot, I immediately ran "System Internals". Problems showed up; but this time, for the indicated files, instead of deleting them I searched for and provided corrected...

OK - Got the program installed but now having trouble opening and still have related, previously listed problems. I will keep working to resolve these issues and will Update tomorrow night. THANKS...

1- I downloaded the beta version; but could not finish install because when I click on the "finish" button, the dark blank screen covers the screen and I am forced to use Control-Alt-Delete to...

Thanks for responding.

Which version = interesting question. First I un-installed 1.4, including the folder located in Windows Explorer, then installed 1.5 (several installs, un-installs,...

I previously posted that I was unable to open Spybot after several rounds of installation, un-install and re-install. See Thread at http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?p=148179#post148179 ...

Since the un-install of 1.4, the new installation of 1.5, and the deletion of several files via the "system Internals" tool, I find that it is impossible to access new installs of 1.5. I have...

I was using Spybot 1.4 and wanted to upgrade to 1.5; So I uninstalled 1.4 and wanting a fresh start, thought it would be a good idea to also delete the Spybot Folder in Windows Explorer. That was...

Thanks for the replies. At present time I'll NOT proceed to have Spybot correct the problem and wait for the next update. Regards.

One listed problem which was displayed in red was "Microsoft Windows.Redirected Hosts" (see below).
However, as I use the Spybot HOST tool with each new update, I wonder if this could be a...

Operating System = Windows ME

The *only info. about the file, file size and MD5 which I can find is copied & pasted from TOOLS-View Report-Startup List (see below):
*IF there is somewhere else I...

TOOLS - System Startup provides the following info:

Under the heading, Key - HK_LM:RunServices
Under the heading, Value - LoadPowerProfile
Under the heading, Command Line - Rundll32.exe...

Thanks for the help.

Sincerely,
David

I always download the latest updates file (only) from the S&D website. The name of the file is "spybotsd_includes.exe". However for the last two or three updates, when I doubleclick on the...

I now understand that the objects, within Internet Options / Privacy, which are being blocked, are "cookies," not websites. Further, I also understand that it is normal, when adding URL's to the...

Of the 100 (I counted) websites added, as Managed Sites / Privacy, by S&D Immunize, the WWW prefix is missing from 95 of them. Although I should not be able to, I can visit any of those 95 websites. ...

FOLLOW - UP:

As part of my original post, I made reference to a problem I was having with Internet Options - Privacy - Blocked Websites. I note that a portion of the Immunity Protection afforded...

Thanks for explaining. It makes a difference to know that it's not some type of malware preventing S&D from doing its' job. I look forward to the upgrade for resolution of this error.

OS = Windows ME
Each and every time, without fail, that I immunize (after an update), I get a message advising me how many "bad products" are blocked and that there are "6 additional protections...