Is it normal for it to take more than 4-5 hours to complete a download update? I stopped using it for several months because it took too long and have been using it again for about a month now. I try to do all my spyware/ adaware/ antivirus updates at least 1x per week or more. But the Spybot always seems to take HOURS. Is this normal for Spybot? Is it still updating/downloading when it is not in the forefront of the monitor? Does it go to sleep if I am working in other windows? Does Spybot have to stay in the foreground to get its work done?
2007-03-18 14:24:15 · 8 answers · asked by nsgrace 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Sounds like it has been 'Got At' by something or another.
I would suggest that you uninstall it completely, then download new software and install that, then update it straight away - before you run a scan(in Safe Mode preferably).
Updates should be very quick - on a dial up 15mins at most. good luck
2007-03-18 14:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by treving 42 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 or 5 hours? Takes me 4 or 5 seconds to update, unless you are on a terribly slow connection, it shouldn't take that long at all.
If this is an older version of SpyBot, you might try downloading a newer version and see if it takes as long.
2007-03-18 14:28:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while updating your Spybot-S & D desable the other spyware/ adaware/ antivirus untill the update finished..because
when all this sofwares are working toghether..they use a lot of u'r pc ressources, and the new coming files must be scaned by the other on a hidden mode...and create a conflict..
i found also those links ..it may help u!
2007-03-18 15:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If sypbot is taking so much time on your computer to update. You need to download the update file seperately
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
for eg Detection updates 2007-03-14
2007-03-18 15:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you have a bug that is targeting spybot, just cancel if it doesn't download within three min, close it down try again, if the sever is busy this will happen.
2007-03-18 14:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Up the top, there is a button (2nd from left), you need to click it and choose another update server. The one your using is just slow.
2007-03-18 14:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by theoldmate800 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that's not normal i would remove that version and try to reinstall it.
2007-03-18 14:45:31 · answer #7 · answered by eric s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should uninstall it and download a new one
2007-03-18 14:30:46 · answer #8 · answered by defragmentedbrain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋