Spybot scan problems!

superscaper

Lord_Gardener wrote: »

Both AVG and Ad-aware scan fine! Have Spybot lost their reputation?

No but there is no anitspyware that catches everything which is why you should use more than one. Maybe you should post a hijack this log but if your pc suddenly powers off it certainly seems to be more of a hardware issue. I don't know of any virus or spyware that would power off a pc without warning. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced it's nothing malware related and is more likely a power or overheating issue. Unless anyone else has any better ideas.

wendym

I had spybot seizing 2/3 through a scan, and emailed them. They sent a quick helpful response suggesting things I might try (I'm sorry - it was a while ago and I can't remember what they suggested).

But then I had other problems, so needed a major sort out, including a new wireless card, and when that was done (not involving spyware of any sort) and I was back to normal, spybot scanned perfectly happily. I'm inclined to think it's a symptom of a problem elsewhere.

Lord_Gardener

Have checked under System information for problem devices and found:
Video Controller (VGA Compatible)
Video Controller
RAID Controller
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller

The drivers for the above are missing! Don't know if this is causing the problem? Any easy way to replace?

Browntoa

just click on properties for each item and update the driver, allowing it to connect to the internet to search for drivers

worse case go to the support area of the Pc makers web site

Lord_Gardener

Browntoa wrote: »

just click on properties for each item and update the driver, allowing it to connect to the internet to search for drivers

worse case go to the support area of the Pc makers web site

Can I do that via System Information or do I have to go elsewhere? I'm guessing to go via Device manager - I'll set a restore point first!

Browntoa

system information, right click on the offending items in control panel, system, hardwaretab , device manager

Lord_Gardener

Don't seem to be doing this right! Using XP but don't seem to get an internet update option, just from cd or other location?

LittleJo

Hi,
Go on, do tell!
What is the Miladyblue post about!
Jo

Lord_Gardener

LittleJo wrote: »

Hi,
Go on, do tell!
What is the Miladyblue post about!
Jo

Wish I knew - It wanted Adobe flash to be installed but with all the current problems I couldn't be bothered! Maybe Pink-winged knows more!

espresso

LittleJo wrote: »

Hi,
Go on, do tell!
What is the Miladyblue post about!
Jo

Don't you recogniser a :spam:er when you see one!



:rolleyes: