Global (Host)

[msmahlei]

Global Host 772 unprotected file during immunization

I have been reading the forums.
HOST file properties is unchecked.
My attempt to run SD as adm was unsuccessful as it only comes back as my userid, but nothing there says "run as adminstrator"

I am currently running Windows XP, Win IE 7.0 and McFee Security Sys. SD 1.6.2.46
I have also locked down the firewall and the same files 772 return back unprotected.

I am not familiar with tea timer, but I'm computer saavy, so I'm willing to attempt it with good references.

Thank you,
Mahlei

"Smart is when you believe half of what your hear. Brilliant is when you know which half to believe"

 

[spybotsandra]

Hello,

Some users have reported that they use SpySweeper or SpywareBlaster and shutting them down solves the problem. ZoneAlarm might also block the global hosts. If you go to Firewall in ZoneAlarm on the left and then the main tab in the upper right then go down to the advance button and click on it you will see under General setting "Lock Hosts file".

Further please try the following:
Open Spybot > Immunize > under Windows uncheck Global (Hosts). Go into Spybot > Mode > Advanced Mode > Tools > Hosts file > and then click on the "Add Spybot S&D hosts list" button. Go back into Spybot > Immunize

The problem that not all global host entries have been immunized has also been discussed in our forum:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=18122&highlight=immunize+global
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=19314&highlight=immunize+global
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=17913&highlight=immunize+global

Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot

 

[msmahlei]

Global host file now up to 916

Hi Sandra,

I Opened Spybot > Immunize > under Windows uncheck Global (Hosts). Go into Spybot > Mode > Advanced Mode > Tools > Hosts file > and then click on the "Add Spybot S&D hosts list" button. Go back into Spybot > Immunize
But its still coming up as 916 now unprotected. I don't have spysweeper or spyware blaster or zone alarm.

My firewall in through MCAfee which also has an anti virus and firewall. AGain thank you so much for you help.

Regards,
Mahlei