Lavasoft Ad-Adware SE Personal edition is one of my long-time favorite free anti-spyware software. However, when I tried to update the definitions today, it gave me a rather nondescript error showing a progress of “5%…Error”. Huh, maybe the update server is down, so I tried it again (like 5 times). Each time I got the same error. So I did a search and discovered that the error is caused by an old version of the software having expired and the solution is to
- Uninstall the old version
- Clean out temp files, click start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup > select Temp.Files / Temp.Internet Files / Recycle Bin > run
- Install the new 2007 version
I wish the error message has simply told me that I need to upgrade my software, pffft. All is well now. A side benefit of upgrading the software is the new UI, I like it.
BTW, I also occasionally run several other free anti-spyware programs because there is no one perfect solution. It is best to use a combination of anti-spyware programs to catch those sneaky hackers. I have been known to use the following anti-spyware / rootkit software (all are free): Spybot Search & Destroy, AVG Anti-Rootkit Free, Comodo Malware, Microsoft Windows Defender, Hazard Shield, and HijackThis. The list does not include anti-virus or firewall software, that’s for another post.
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Thanks for the great tip. I use Lavasoft spyware removal and am having some issues. I will have to try your tip.
Thanks again
Pat
nice informative article..i will be happy if you can take time and comment on mine.