Help! Cannot update-socket error 10061

[SFJenna]

I downloaded and installed 1.4 and I cannot update or get a server it says "error retrieving update info file! HTTP/1.1500 (connection refused). I have disabled my firewall (windows) and downloaded the detection rules. What else should I be doing? I need to get a server! I have searched the forums, but I get a bit confused. Your advise will be greatly appreciated.

[md usa spybot fan]

In the past Socket Error # 10061 has indicated proxy server access problems. Do you access the internet through a proxy server? If so:

• Go into Spybot > Mode > Advanced mode > Settings > Settings. About 2/3 of the way down the option tree there is a category "Web update". Check the last item in the list "Use proxy to connect to update server". A pop-up will come up were you can enter the information required.
  
  
• If you are sitting behind a proxy server and need to know what the settings should be, there are hints in the following article on how to find them:
  
  • FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
    The integrated update is not working. Are there any solutions for this?
    http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/10.html

If you are able to correct the problem, please let us know what you found. If not please post back.

[SFJenna]

Thanks for your post. I have configured my proxy settings already and in my internet options allows for this site, and my firewall is off. I also have AdAware on my pc. Could this be the problem or is there a registry problem?

[Rednose]

Don't disable your Windows firewall, that's a bad idea. Just wait for md usa spybot fan help.

Greetz, Red.

[md usa spybot fan]

Besides firewall and proxy settings, I really don't know what the problem could be.

[SFJenna]

Is it possible that because I am on a lan at work that the administrative firewall has blocked it? I have used it before and it worked fine on this pc until I got a new pc with xp in our office. Maybe xp has something to to do with it?

[tashi]

SFJenna
Is this the same computer as the one you reported a problem with here:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread...9030#post29030

[SFJenna]

Yes this is a whole new system.

[tashi]

Is this the same computer as the one you reported a problem with here:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread...9030#post29030

Yes this is a whole new system.

Yes it is the same?

If so, please follow the instructions to post in the malware forum so the system can be checked out.

Cheers.

[tashi]

Is it possible that because I am on a lan at work that the administrative firewall has blocked it? I have used it before and it worked fine on this pc until I got a new pc with xp in our office.

Also, as this apprantly is not a personal computer but one at work, is your IT person aware you are seeking assistance.

Malware forum topic:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread...9043#post29043