Trouble updating Spybot S&D

Question

I have a Dell 2400 running XP Home SP1 and connect to the Internet via a cable modem.  Yet again, I'm having trouble updating Spybot Search & Destroy.  New updates were released yesterday, March 4th, but the progress bar shows no activity whatsoever during the downloading session.  The last time Spybot released updates I tried downloading them but nothing happened for about 3 minutes.  Then suddenly the download begin and finished.  Tonight though, I waited 10 minutes but nothing happened.  When I closed out the program, it crashed on me.  Anyone else having trouble updating Spybot? Message Edited by Lawnmowerguy on 03-05-2004 07:12 PM

osprey4 · Answer

Since it's a free program, I'd suggest uninstalling and reinstalling.

pskelley · Answer

Information from the Spybot S & D website:  http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=faq&detail=32 A flash tutorial is available here, including how to change the mirrow site.  I was having a problem also, changed to Rootboxen.net (USA) and downloaded the updates with no issues. http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=howto&hideshot=true&detail=update

lawnmowerguy · Answer

Thank you!  Changing the Spybot download location worked.  Files downloaded quickly and with no trouble.  Whew.

5fc5e52801914a6 · Answer

Same happen to me awhile back and than noticed I could change the download site which solved everything.

sandavis · Answer

Thanks, changing the download site worked. sandavis

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Trouble updating Spybot S&D

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