MS Message: System Settings Protector has encounted a problem and needs to close

[lambertr]

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?

[GA8572]

Hi LambertR

I also have this problem. I have uninstalled SpyBotSD, rebooted, reinstalled SpyBotSD, and yet still have this problem. I did not have this problem with the earlier version of SpyBotSD (1.5.0).

An error message dialog box that appears refers to an 'OutOfResources' error, and that it cannot create the tray icon for Teatimer.exe.

I too would be interested in any suggestions Safer Networking staff may have as to how to overcome this problem.

GA8572

WinXP Pro, P4, SpyBotSD 1.6.0.31

[jkcohen]

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.

[wehey]

Hi,

I also have exactly the same problem on two of my PCs. One is running XP SP3 and one running Vista SP1. Since the update I receive this error usually on boot up.

Anyone have any clues? Any idea what effect it's having on security?

Thanks,
Mark

[rsmallen]

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.

[danielsp]

I am getting the same problem when I start-up the PC. Running Windows XP, with all latest patches. Spybot 1.6.0.30. I started to recieve the messages yesterday, despite not having run Spybot for a few weeks.

[bitman]

How much RAM do those of you with this problem have in your PC?

Bitman

[jkcohen]

I have 2 Gb of RAM in the machine experiencing the ongoing problems with TeaTimer.

[Greyfox]

Have you made a snapshot of the system startup?.

First disable Teatimer - put Spybot into Advanced mode, click on Tools, click on resident and remove the tick from Resident Teatimer. Exit Spybot via the File/Exit - not the red cross then reboot (others may dispute the need for the reboot, but it's a good belt and braces approach)

Once the PC is back up and running, start Spybot and with it in Advanced mode click on Tools, then System Startup. Right click anywhere in the screen that appears, and then click on create snapshot.

Exit Spybot, again via the File/Exit not the red cross, restart it again and retick teatimer.

Please post back and let's know if that made any difference.

[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.