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    Default spybot problems

    My spybot was working fine the other day, but then I think I got something malicious loaded on my system that was not detected by Spybot. So, I went and downloaded updates, and after that Spybot wouldn't load. The loading bar will come up, but it won't go to the next phase. I tried all the recommendations in the sticky thread to no avail. My system won't even run in safe mode, and the spybot.exe file is not even in the program file list, even when hidden files are shown. I also uninstalled, then reinstalled Spybot with no different results. Malware infection, or some other bug? BTW my system is Windows XP, browser was Opera, and anti-virus is Avira Antivir, which detects nothing.

    Also, would system restore possibly fix this, or would it make it worse by erasing the identity of the problem making it harder to find?

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    Hi crucible93,

    have you already follow all the instructions in the sticky thread Spybot doesn't run - What you should do??
    Especially, I'm talking about Step # 4.
    Best regards - Beste Grüße,

    Matt

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    actually, all but # 4, so I guess I've got to try that one. BTW, I just did a virus scan and it found a Trojan! First time I've gotten one of those, so I guess this is some nasty stuff!


    http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=54404
    Last edited by tashi; 2009-12-28 at 18:57. Reason: Added link to new topic

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    Hi crucible93,

    Quote Originally Posted by crucible93 View Post
    actually, all but # 4, so I guess I've got to try that one. BTW, I just did a virus scan and it found a Trojan! First time I've gotten one of those, so I guess this is some nasty stuff!
    I would like you to follow Step # 4. Open your own thread in the Malware Removal Forum.

    Happy safe surfing for the future!
    Best regards - Beste Grüße,

    Matt

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