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Spybot S&D SpyBot S&D Error

#1 oldsoldier

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Posted 09 May 2005 - 05:59 PM

I check with Spybot S&D and when it is finished it shows this -

Error during check.
Zwax [Ungultiger Datentypfur]
Congratulations.
No immediate threats found.

I have checked for faulty configuration but everything appears to be OK.

Can someone explain why there is an error, and what will zap it

oldsoldier

#2 Leurgy

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Posted 09 May 2005 - 06:19 PM

I found this on TweakXP.com

Quote

Try the following:
Open Spybot in advanced mode.
Look in the top menu for the item 'Mode', select Advanced.
Click Settings
In the Settings pane, navigate to the section for Web Update.
Tick the box for 'Display available beta versions'.
Select the icon for 'Update'.
Search for updates.
Select the update for the Spybot S&D 1.4.2b (beta) main application.
Download the selected updates.

Reboot and try Spybot again.

See this

This post has been edited by Leurgy: 09 May 2005 - 06:36 PM

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#3 oldsoldier

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Posted 10 May 2005 - 06:36 AM

Dear Leurgy

I followed your instructions to the letter and the problem has been solved. Many thanks.

oldsoldier

#4 Leurgy

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Posted 10 May 2005 - 06:45 AM

Hi oldsoldier

Glad that worked for you. I'll add that to my bag of tricks. :thumbsup:

Thanks for posting back.

**** We use our powers for good, not evil ****
When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. Abraham Maslo

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