TeaTimer doesn't work after update

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PeteMoon

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I downloaded a TeaTimer Update today (one of the Update options on the Update screen).

Since then Tea Timer does not appear to be working:

It appears in Running Processes - 39,168k

BUT

- does not appear in the System tray
- gives a "Not Responding" message when logging off or closing down
- is not picking up registry changes that it normally picks up.

I have tried unticking the TeaTimer check box in "Resident" in "Tools", and rechecking it. (The registry key appears in "System StartUp" if I look in "Tools".) But this has not helped.

The TeaTimer version is 1.6.2.23 (from the "Process List)

Anyone any ideas?
 
I had the same experience where TeaTimer was not "showing" on the taskbar. Since it is a beta after all... Suspicious, I ran Spybot in Advanced Mode>Tools>Resident and then TeaTimer popped up.

I would suggest you do reboot and see if the "disappearance" of TeaTimer from the taskbar still persists.

Pete was the "Non-responding" message come with something like this?:
"Access violation at address 004B6BE9 in module 'TeaTimer.exe'. Read of address 00000010."
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Also, Pete, can you explain a little more on how it's not "picking" up registry changes anymore? Spybot-SD 1.6.x introduces the usage of black&whitelists so it'll ease the situation on the prompts that beginner/novice users encounter.
http://forums.spybot.info/project.php?issueid=271
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Steven, I don't think there is a "fix" for this if you word it that way. What problems are you experiencing?
 
drragostea said:

Steven, I don't think there is a "fix" for this if you word it that way. What problems are you experiencing?
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Same as Pete. TeaTimer issues after updats today. Im still using 1.5.2 btw.
-TeaTimer doesnt show up in the system tray, but still is on the processes list.
-When I reboot or shut down TeaTimer hangs with a not responding msg and I have to force quit.
-I even reinstalled SpyBot 1.5.2 and didnt do the TeaTimer update. Same issue.
 
drragostea -

The "Not Responding" message does not give Access Violation codes, it appears when the system is trying to close TeaTimer at Log-off or Sytem Shut Down. It is the standard Windows message stating that TeaTimer is "Not Responding" and asks if I want to "End Task Now".

As far as I can see, I can no longer access Black & White lists (which I could before).

I checked whether it was picking up registry changes by initiating a change TeaTimer normally reports on (change of User). It no longer reports on this Registry change.

Looking at Steven's reply, I think we may have identical problems.
 
Steven and I posted at the same time above.

I have not tried updating to Spybot 1.6 due to current issues reported in this forum. Could this be the problem?
 
I Had Similar (Little Different) w/ TT Update...

I am using 1.6 and during todays update took all offered including the Tea Timer update to 1.6.1. This seems to be the problem source.

I got massive computer slow down (normal 10 second operation,post update now 50-60 seconds)typical of conflicts on board:sick:. Tea Timer showed "padlock" square dancing around the S&D Icon near clock for several minutes at boot up.:clown:

Immunize seems to have trouble holding it's total # protected (will do 0 unprotected but at next boot show 1600+ not protected.
Behavior of other protectors also slowed down:grandpa: AVG 7.5, SAS, etc.

Tried System Restore to yesterday & behavior normal. Upon redoing update same problems returned. :banghead:Tried several times, same result. Have not tried update leaving TT update out.

At moment, running normally:cleaning::bigthumb: on yesterdays sys rest. point settings with all other protectors re-updated for the 3rd time tonight but no S&D update from today. All seems well. Think I'll skip updating S&D 'till I see fix successful in posts here. :red::yes:
 
Yodama

Shame the Update didn't specify that the updated TeaTimer only works with Spybot 1.6. But thanks for explaining.

I will disable TeaTimer until I'm ready to update to Spybot 1.6 :sad:
 
I'm not sure if this may be the cause, but the problem may appear that the newer/later version of TeaTimer is applied to a older version of it, so it may be causing the problems.

Give version 1.6.0.30 a shot and see how it goes.
 
Missing tea timer

drragostea said:
I had the same experience where TeaTimer was not "showing" on the taskbar. Since it is a beta after all... Suspicious, I ran Spybot in Advanced Mode>Tools>Resident and then TeaTimer popped up.

I would suggest you do reboot and see if the "disappearance" of TeaTimer from the taskbar still persists.

Pete was the "Non-responding" message come with something like this?:


Also, Pete, can you explain a little more on how it's not "picking" up registry changes anymore? Spybot-SD 1.6.x introduces the usage of black&whitelists so it'll ease the situation on the prompts that beginner/novice users encounter.
http://forums.spybot.info/project.php?issueid=271
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Steven, I don't think there is a "fix" for this if you word it that way. What problems are you experiencing?
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I can't even find it in Advanced Mode but the Windows Task manager does show it as one of the processes that are running.

Does it still work? Is it still doing its job and why isn't it anywhere in default or advanced mode and why is the icon missing from the tray? Anyone know?
 
Using PMs to ask for help

I had to use a PM to ask for help as I tried to post a new thread and it said I wasn't authorized to. I thought I wasn't authorized to post messages. It turns out I have to find an existing thread and click quote to post so even if the thread is not related to my problem that is what I have to do. Consequently my posts may turn up in completely unrelated threads but when I PMed an administrator it appeared that that was all the site would let me do was PM an administrator.
 
Aspie, the general idea of using PMs (Personal/Private Message) is message other members... not for help but to say something you wouldn't want others to see in public.

There should be no problems with posting another post/reply in any thread, unless the thread is closed or a thread in the Malware Forums. I'll also suggest that you don't PM a Administer on the forum, unless it is something important.

Aspie, run Spybot-SD>Mode>Advanced Mode>Tools>Resident.
You'll see the two Resident Shields (SDHelper and TeaTimer).
 
Tea Timer Troubles

AspieMum said:
I can't even find it in Advanced Mode but the Windows Task manager does show it as one of the processes that are running.

Does it still work? Is it still doing its job and why isn't it anywhere in default or advanced mode and why is the icon missing from the tray? Anyone know?
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I've found it now but the boxes were already ticked and unticking them and reticking them doesn't bring the icon back to the task bar or tray.
 
drragostea said:
Aspie, the general idea of using PMs (Personal/Private Message) is message other members... not for help but to say something you wouldn't want others to see in public.

There should be no problems with posting another post/reply in any thread, unless the thread is closed or a thread in the Malware Forums. I'll also suggest that you don't PM a Administer on the forum, unless it is something important.

Aspie, run Spybot-SD>Mode>Advanced Mode>Tools>Resident.
You'll see the two Resident Shields (SDHelper and TeaTimer).
Click to expand...

I've found I can post by clicking quote now. That'll have to do as it isn't just closed ones and the others you mentioned I can't post in- its any. I can only post by clicking quote. Just means stuff won't always be in an appropriate thread unless I can find one.
 
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Yep! same problem. Posted this but seem to have lost it in the forum.
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TeaTimer icon does not load on Taskbar as usual and then when closing down Windows XP (2) TeaTimer.exe box appears followed by Programme Not Responding . Physical closing of programme is required before computer will shut down. This occurred after carrying out an update on 26/8/08 which included an update for TeaTimer. Running Spy Bot 1.5.2.20.Version. Notice that there is now Versions 1.6 available. Is this a conflict
 
Follow-Up To Post #9 Tea Timer Update 1.6.1

Just to let all know that in hindsight, I decided that the Tea Timer Update 1.6.1 being the likely culprit, I COULD safely update all BUT TT.

Pleased to say this worked out just fine. Even the immunize seems to be holding properly and operating speed seems, if not normal, very close to it.:eek: I have no idea why the TT update should cause a problem.:red:

On a slightly different matter, I have onboard, but NOT currently running in background, Super Anti-Spyware. I noticed that in the preference panel, it, by default ,has 2 boxes checked to prevent changes to home page (anti-hijack).
Given that my Spybot does this & my old AdawareSE also does this (made sure all entries agreed w/ each other to avoid conflicts) I have disabled those features in SAS. Is it possible these 3 , if all running, would conflict w/ each other (despite all 3 agreeing on the same home/start page)?

With SAS disabled from start-up I don't think it's compounding anything. S&D & AAW SE have always gotten on fine together. Too bad they'll (AAW)stop even manual updates sometime soon. Thanks, Sandy . :rolleyes:


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