Problem with Spybot S&D 1.3?

Don Do Right · 10-24-2004, 11:02 AM

I was reading another forum that said there might be a problem with Spybot.
In "advanced mode", in "Ignored Products" and "All products" that NO boxes should be checked. Many people were stating that they found 4 boxes checked:
LSP.Newnet
MySearch
New.net
SideStep
So I checked mine. I had just downloaded and used the version (1.3)from a link I got from here. I used it in Default mode and NEVER went into advanced until now to look. I found the same four boxes checked and nothing else checked.
Question: Should I UNCHECK these boxes? and why is it like that?
Thanks for your respond

MicroBell · 10-24-2004, 12:18 PM

Greetings Don.

I unchecked those boxs so your safe to as well. I brought this to the attention of Security forum members and when I get an answer I'll post it here also. I think (not 100% sure) that Spybot has those checkmark by default...but I don't know why.

Don Do Right · 10-26-2004, 12:57 PM

Thanks Micro for the info.

YOU & others in this forum are SO helpful!!!

**jgvernonco** · 10-26-2004, 11:09 PM

Each of those baddies have winsock entries involved, and Spybot does not want to fix them unless you have the additional tool(s) to fix that layer already downloaded and ready to go.

We techs can give you the necessary instructions, have you uncheck those, and do the two step fix.

Does that answer the question?

Don Do Right · 10-27-2004, 07:51 AM

Thanks jg! Yes it did. I just updated my Spybot, there are updates for the files dated yesterday (2004-10-26) that ups the total to 23,385 items it scans for. That number is with it scanning for "Usage Tracking", which I have NOT checked to scan for. Should I scan for those? Without the "Usage tracking" scan it still scans for 20,788 items...still impressive.

**jgvernonco** · 10-27-2004, 02:01 PM

I wouldn't recommend it. If you are still concerned, you can download Hijack (link in my sig) and we can have a look.

Like I said, a misstep could crash your internet connection, but good.

10-24-2004, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Don Do Right Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 57 OS: Win XP	Problem with Spybot S&D 1.3? I was reading another forum that said there might be a problem with Spybot. In "advanced mode", in "Ignored Products" and "All products" that NO boxes should be checked. Many people were stating that they found 4 boxes checked: LSP.Newnet MySearch New.net SideStep So I checked mine. I had just downloaded and used the version (1.3)from a link I got from here. I used it in Default mode and NEVER went into advanced until now to look. I found the same four boxes checked and nothing else checked. Question: Should I UNCHECK these boxes? and why is it like that? Thanks for your respond __________________ Just Trying To Do It Right

10-24-2004, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
MicroBell Manager Emeritus - Security Center, Expert Analyst, Moderator - Security Team; Rangemaster, TSF Academy & Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carmichaels, PA-USA Posts: 6,954 OS: Windows XP-Pro SP2	Greetings Don. I unchecked those boxs so your safe to as well. I brought this to the attention of Security forum members and when I get an answer I'll post it here also. I think (not 100% sure) that Spybot has those checkmark by default...but I don't know why. __________________ We Are The BORG Spyware KILLER and Adware Destroyer! Spyware/Adware Removal Tools Hijackthis Ad-aware SE Spybot Search&Destroy SpywareBlaster CWShredder

10-26-2004, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Don Do Right Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 57 OS: Win XP	Thanks Micro for the info. YOU & others in this forum are SO helpful!!! __________________ Just Trying To Do It Right

10-26-2004, 11:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,957 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	Each of those baddies have winsock entries involved, and Spybot does not want to fix them unless you have the additional tool(s) to fix that layer already downloaded and ready to go. We techs can give you the necessary instructions, have you uncheck those, and do the two step fix. Does that answer the question? __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt

10-27-2004, 07:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Don Do Right Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 57 OS: Win XP	Thanks jg! Yes it did. I just updated my Spybot, there are updates for the files dated yesterday (2004-10-26) that ups the total to 23,385 items it scans for. That number is with it scanning for "Usage Tracking", which I have NOT checked to scan for. Should I scan for those? Without the "Usage tracking" scan it still scans for 20,788 items...still impressive. __________________ Just Trying To Do It Right

10-27-2004, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
jgvernonco Old Timer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 7,957 OS: Vista Home Premium, SP 27	I wouldn't recommend it. If you are still concerned, you can download Hijack (link in my sig) and we can have a look. Like I said, a misstep could crash your internet connection, but good. __________________ Donations keep TSF moving forward. Please help. http://www.myspace.com/speedbumpthecelt