Ad-Aware SE troubles

S

SSJ04 Mewtwo

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.
 
M

MowGreen [MVP]

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.
>
>
 
W

webster72n

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.
>
>
 
W

webster72n

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.
> >
> >
>
>
 
S

SSJ04 Mewtwo

H

Heirloom

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.
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.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
 
S

SSJ04 Mewtwo

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.
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.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
 
W

webster72n

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.
>
>
 
W

webster72n

"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.
> >
> >
>
>
 
S

SSJ04 Mewtwo

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.
 
W

webster72n

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.
>
>
 
S

SSJ04 Mewtwo

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.
 
W

webster72n

"SSJ04 Mewtwo" <ssj04mewtwo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> 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?

>
>
 
M

Mart

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
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>
> "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?
>
>>
>>
>
>
 
W

webster72n

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?
> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
 
O

O.J. Newman

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.
>>
>>
>
>
 
W

webster72n

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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