Spybot locks during scan

[minicat]

During full system scan S&D locks while testing Zlob.ZipCodec at 4E2AF2AC.

Have run full virus check including boot time scan, all clear, run registry cleaner and tried uninstalling and re-installing S&D but still locks at the same place.

Win 10 and S&D 2.4.40.0

Any suggestions, please?

David

[tashi]

Hello minicat,

"Spybot’s system scan freezes at Zlob.ZipCodec
This problem was caused by a minor issue in the Spybot program. We are now providing a small installer that will correct this issue on your PC.

Symptoms:

• The scan proceeds as normal, but will stop progressing at Zlob.ZipCodec and won’t appear to finish.
• The “Settings” button in the Start Center is unresponsive when clicked.

Fix/Solution:

• If you are experiencing this issue, simply download and run this small installer. This installer replaces a file that was identified to cause the issue."
  
  https://www.safer-networking.org/faq...zlob-zipcodec/
  
  Hope that helps.

[minicat]

Thanks, runs all the way through now.
David

[tashi]

Thank you for letting me know.

[Technoir]

Do we need to cancel the current scan to run the installer, or can it do its thing while the system scan is still stuck?

[tashi]

Hello Technoir,

Perhaps best to cancel the scan and install the fix but I see you have uninstalled the program. Sorry to hear that.

Best regards.