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    Default Help trying to download updates

    For several months and a bunch of attempts, each time I try to update the process stops and I see the words "Bad Checksum" where the update file was and I'm unable to download the file.
    I'm using Windows XP, Spybot S&D v1.3
    Any info will be appreciated,
    Thanks

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    "Bad Checksum" problems are usually caused by overloaded download servers.

    To change download servers and for a workaround for "Bad Checksum" errors please see:
    http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.p...45&postcount=2

    Note: The download server can be changed after the "Search for Updates" and before clicking "Download Updates". So if you find a server that works well, you can start by using that server in the future. Also note that if you want (not necessarily recommended) you can select a server and then right on the button and "Set this server as the preferred download location". If you do that Spybot will select that sever rather than a random server for future updates.

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    You should consider upgrading to Spybot 1.4.

    There are four (4) download sites for Spybot-S&D 1.4 here:
    Uninstall Spybot-S&D 1.3:Install Spybot-S&D 1.4:
    • Execute spybotsd14.exe download above.
    • Do not change the default installation path of:
      • C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
    • Make sure that you update Sptbot-S&D 1.4 before running a scan.

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    Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition running on a 2.40GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with 512 MB of RAM and a 533 MHz System Bus.

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    Thanks for the great info and the links md. I wondered about upgrading to v1.4. I'll give it a try.
    Tagalong

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    md usa spybot fan,

    FYI I upgraded to V1.4 and followed your instructions.. it worked well.
    Thanks again,
    Tagalong

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