Guest SSJ04 Mewtwo Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last two latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten the file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't change download managers so I know for sure that can't be it. I even tried two different sites with no luck.
Guest MowGreen [MVP] Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles No issues to report with the last 2 defs updates downloaded from here - http://www.lavasoft.com/download_and_buy/detection_database/ Which download manager is being used and have you tried d/ling them from the above page ? MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008] =============== *-343-* FDNY Never Forgotten =============== SSJ04 Mewtwo wrote: > Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last two > latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten the > file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't change download managers so I > know for sure that can't be it. I even tried two different sites with no > luck. > >
Guest webster72n Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles In concurrence with Mow's reply, no problems here either. It must be a local issue. Harry. "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:g0utqs$uk8$1@news.datemas.de... > Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last two > latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten the > file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't change download managers so I > know for sure that can't be it. I even tried two different sites with no > luck. > >
Guest webster72n Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles / Correction Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles / Correction I stand corrected: There is no problem downloading, but loading the program produces an error message of either no load, or corrupt files. We'll have to wait and see, if it's being fixed. Harry. "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message news:OsrBHHquIHA.1768@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > In concurrence with Mow's reply, no problems here either. > It must be a local issue. > > Harry. > > > "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:g0utqs$uk8$1@news.datemas.de... > > Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last two > > latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten > the > > file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't change download managers so > I > > know for sure that can't be it. I even tried two different sites with no > > luck. > > > > > >
Guest SSJ04 Mewtwo Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles MowGreen [MVP] <mowgreen@nowandzen.com> wrote: No issues to report with the last 2 defs updates downloaded from here - http://www.lavasoft.com/download_and_buy/detection_database/ Which download manager is being used and have you tried d/ling them from the above page ? Nope, haven't tried that link yet. I've been using http://www.lavasoft.com/support/securitycenter/blog/ to get them. I use a program called Free Download Manager. I'll try that link right now.
Guest Heirloom Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles / Correction Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles / Correction Mewtwo, I cannot address the problem you are having with AdawareSE, but, did want to FYI that I dumped Adaware some time ago because of the way it was becoming bloated with the paid version's files even when they cannot be used with the free version! I am not saying you should dump it as I did, however, I have found another free app that has received a lot of good press and I am having a very good experience with it myself , and that is: Spyware Terminator. http://www.spywareterminator.com I set the program to the 'advanced' or 'experienced' mode to start, while it was learning what should be allowed and not. This results in a LOT of popup windows asking what I wanted to do. After a day or two, these rarely show up and only if something new has been added or used. I am not using the 'Internet Protection' feature, as I have other things doing this function. This app has a built in AV that is updated daily and it runs in perfect harmony with Avast! AV, so, it is like double protection........never had a conflict of any kind. (can't vouch for any other AV). Just an FYI, only my opinion, FWIW, YMMV and all the other disclaimers..... Heirloom, old and it works for me "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message news:%231IsyzquIHA.3564@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >I stand corrected: > There is no problem downloading, but loading the program produces an error > message of either no load, or corrupt files. > We'll have to wait and see, if it's being fixed. > > Harry. > > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:OsrBHHquIHA.1768@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> In concurrence with Mow's reply, no problems here either. >> It must be a local issue. >> >> Harry. >> >> >> "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message >> news:g0utqs$uk8$1@news.datemas.de... >> > Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last > two >> > latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten >> the >> > file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't change download managers > so >> I >> > know for sure that can't be it. I even tried two different sites with > no >> > luck. >> > >> > >> >> > >
Guest SSJ04 Mewtwo Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles / Correction Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles / Correction Thanks Loom, but I've got to stay with Ad-Aware 'cause it along with Spyware Blaster and SpyBot are the only three that JAWS will work with without too much trouble. AVG also is fine with my screen reader. Heirloom <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote: Mewtwo, I cannot address the problem you are having with AdawareSE, but, did want to FYI that I dumped Adaware some time ago because of the way it was becoming bloated with the paid version's files even when they cannot be used with the free version! I am not saying you should dump it as I did, however, I have found another free app that has received a lot of good press and I am having a very good experience with it myself , and that is: Spyware Terminator. http://www.spywareterminator.com I set the program to the 'advanced' or 'experienced' mode to start, while it was learning what should be allowed and not. This results in a LOT of popup windows asking what I wanted to do. After a day or two, these rarely show up and only if something new has been added or used. I am not using the 'Internet Protection' feature, as I have other things doing this function. This app has a built in AV that is updated daily and it runs in perfect harmony with Avast! AV, so, it is like double protection........never had a conflict of any kind. (can't vouch for any other AV). Just an FYI, only my opinion, FWIW, YMMV and all the other disclaimers..... Heirloom, old and it works for me "webster72n" < webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message news:%231IsyzquIHA.3564@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >I stand corrected: > There is no problem downloading, but loading the program produces an error > message of either no load, or corrupt files. > We'll have to wait and see, if it's being fixed. > > Harry. > > > "webster72n" < webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:OsrBHHquIHA.1768@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> In concurrence with Mow's reply, no problems here either. >> It must be a local issue. >> >> Harry. >> >> >> "SSJ04 Mewtwo" < ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message >> news:g0utqs$uk8$1@news.datemas.de... >> > Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last > two >> > latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten >> the >> > file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't change download managers > so >> I >> > know for sure that can't be it. I even tried two different sites with > no >> > luck. >> > >> > >> >> > >
Guest webster72n Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles I'm still getting the same error message and suspect they dropped their support for WinME. I plan on doing without it. SuperAntiSpyware, free addition, seems like a good substitute. Harry. "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:g0utqs$uk8$1@news.datemas.de... > Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last two > latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten the > file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't change download managers so I > know for sure that can't be it. I even tried two different sites with no > luck. > >
Guest webster72n Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message news:e5aeII3uIHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > I'm still getting the same error message and suspect they dropped their > support for WinME. I plan on doing without it. > SuperAntiSpyware, free addition, that's 'edition', of course. <H>. > seems like a good substitute. > > Harry. > > > "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:g0utqs$uk8$1@news.datemas.de... > > Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last two > > latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten > the > > file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't change download managers so > I > > know for sure that can't be it. I even tried two different sites with no > > luck. > > > > > >
Guest SSJ04 Mewtwo Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles Just updating my situation. I've not uninstalled Ad-aware, just temporarily retired it. Now, using SpyBot Search & Destroy in concert with Spyware Blaster and the MVP's hosts file, I should be well and protected right? I stopped using SpyBot 'cause of that darned TeaTimer. It kept mucking everything up and I didn't know how to turn the blasted thing off. Fortunately, you can uncheck that during the install. I'm just glad that AVG's updates aren't doing the same thing.
Guest webster72n Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles You might as well uninstall, because it's gone for WinME. The Tea Timer can be controlled under >Tools>Resident> check or uncheck. Did you check out SuperAntiSpyware free edition? It's a really nice alternative. Harry. "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:g16no1$fbk$1@news.datemas.de... > Just updating my situation. > > I've not uninstalled Ad-aware, just temporarily retired it. Now, using > SpyBot Search & Destroy in concert with Spyware Blaster and the MVP's hosts > file, I should be well and protected right? > > I stopped using SpyBot 'cause of that darned TeaTimer. It kept mucking > everything up and I didn't know how to turn the blasted thing off. > Fortunately, you can uncheck that during the install. > > I'm just glad that AVG's updates aren't doing the same thing. > >
Guest SSJ04 Mewtwo Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles webster72n <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote: You might as well uninstall, because it's gone for WinME. The Tea Timer can be controlled under >Tools>Resident> check or uncheck. Did you check out SuperAntiSpyware free edition? It's a really nice alternative. Hm, tried it, but JAWS wasn't cooperating.
Guest webster72n Posted May 26, 2008 Posted May 26, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:g1bk06$ev5$1@news.datemas.de... > webster72n <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote: > > You might as well uninstall, because it's gone for WinME. > The Tea Timer can be controlled under >Tools>Resident> check or uncheck. > Did you check out SuperAntiSpyware free edition? > It's a really nice alternative. > > Hm, tried it, but JAWS wasn't cooperating. That's a whole new ball game. I'm not familiar with 'JAWS', maybe someone else is. May I ask why use this program, which apparently is interfering? > >
Guest Mart Posted May 26, 2008 Posted May 26, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles Harry, JAWS (for Windows) is a highly sophisticated (and IMHO, somewhat expensive) 'Text-to-Speech/Screen Reader' utility made particularly for the visually impaired. http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/software_jaws.asp Mart "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message news:ePFPTZuvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > > "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:g1bk06$ev5$1@news.datemas.de... >> webster72n <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> You might as well uninstall, because it's gone for WinME. >> The Tea Timer can be controlled under >Tools>Resident> check or uncheck. >> Did you check out SuperAntiSpyware free edition? >> It's a really nice alternative. >> >> Hm, tried it, but JAWS wasn't cooperating. > > That's a whole new ball game. > I'm not familiar with 'JAWS', maybe someone else is. > May I ask why use this program, which apparently is interfering? > >> >> > >
Guest webster72n Posted May 26, 2008 Posted May 26, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles Thank you Mart. There ought to be a way to provide assistance in this matter, but it's beyond my scope. Hope the poster gets it. Harry. "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message news:O6RcNkwvIHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Harry, JAWS (for Windows) is a highly sophisticated (and IMHO, somewhat > expensive) 'Text-to-Speech/Screen Reader' utility made particularly for the > visually impaired. > http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/software_jaws.asp > > Mart > > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:ePFPTZuvIHA.2064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > > > > "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:g1bk06$ev5$1@news.datemas.de... > >> webster72n <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> You might as well uninstall, because it's gone for WinME. > >> The Tea Timer can be controlled under >Tools>Resident> check or uncheck. > >> Did you check out SuperAntiSpyware free edition? > >> It's a really nice alternative. > >> > >> Hm, tried it, but JAWS wasn't cooperating. > > > > That's a whole new ball game. > > I'm not familiar with 'JAWS', maybe someone else is. > > May I ask why use this program, which apparently is interfering? > > > >> > >> > > > > > >
Guest O.J. Newman Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles Hello: Over in the Win 98 general discussion group, they seem to be speculating that the latest Ad-Aware SE def files are for NT-based systems only, and have dropped support for Win 98/ME systems - even though it makes little sense to drop Win 98/ME support for Ad-Aware SE, since the users of it are likely on these older systems. Most users of newer system, such as Win 2000, XP, and Vista, have likely upgraded to Ad-Aware 2007/2008. For what it's worth ..... Cheers, O.J. "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message news:e5aeII3uIHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > I'm still getting the same error message and suspect they dropped their > support for WinME. I plan on doing without it. > SuperAntiSpyware, free addition, seems like a good substitute. > > Harry. > > > "SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:g0utqs$uk8$1@news.datemas.de... >> Has anyone using Ad-aware SE noticed when the programs loads the last two >> latest de files have been corrupt? I've not change the way I've gotten > the >> file nor the way I extract the file. Haven't change download managers so > I >> know for sure that can't be it. I even tried two different sites with no >> luck. >> >> > >
Guest The Moose Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles Well ... the definitions dated 05-29-2008 and retrieved from http://download.lavasoft.com/public/defs.zip did not work on Windows ME (as mentioned above). Just tried retrieving a newer file dated 06-03-2008 from http://download.lavasoft.com/public/defs.zip. No joy,. Obviously, whomever is making that file available for download doesn't know what they're doing. Barb
Guest webster72n Posted June 3, 2008 Posted June 3, 2008 Re: Ad-Aware SE troubles No use, Barb, they simply dropped support for WinME and I decided to do without it. Harry. "The Moose" <moose53@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:61bbb8e2-41b9-47d3-a274-2eeaf11b7204@a1g2000hsb.googlegroups.com... > Well ... the definitions dated 05-29-2008 and retrieved from > http://download.lavasoft.com/public/defs.zip did not work on Windows > ME (as mentioned above). > > Just tried retrieving a newer file dated 06-03-2008 from > http://download.lavasoft.com/public/defs.zip. No joy,. > > Obviously, whomever is making that file available for download doesn't > know what they're doing. > > Barb >
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