Install Revo Uninstaller, and run it in Advanced Mode. If Spybot tells to reboot, do not. Then delete the registry keys found.
I tried this and Revo Uninstaller did not find Spybot S&D (I had uninstalled it, but for running the "small fix", before my initial post above).
Reboot and run the 'small fix'. If you did it correctly...
-The small fix should
- downloaded directly to the desktop
- Right-click and click MERGE
I don't think you're suppose to "run" it.
Then install Spybot-SD 1.6.
I tried right-click and MERGE, but the exact same dialog box popped up when I did, at which point my only choices were Run and Cancel. I clicked Run and got exactly the same message I'd gotten previously.
Many thanks for your efforts here, but it looks like this issue is still unresolved.
Look forward to hearing more and many thanks in advance...