Problems with Spybot

[Szpixman]

After installing the latest Spybot Search & Destroy update, I started getting Bad URL warnings on sites I never had problems with before...I uninstalled Spybot for now.  Should I re-install an older version or can I get the same protection with AVG Anti Spy & forget about Spybot.  I'm sure the problem is with the update or it was one *censored* of a coinsidence?
Any advice would be appreciated.  AVG anti-virus, Windows defender all good, use CCleaner too.
Thanks.

[patio]

What type of warnings and what sites are these ? ?
There is nothing at the Safer Networking Site on problems with the last update...
What is your current protection package ? ?

[Szpixman]

The last  one that came up was a bad URL warning ... //ad.doubleclick.net/adi/N2713.MSNSY/DoubleClick

Please keep in mind I just wrote this down late last night just before I un-installed Spybot.  That was just one of the warnings.  Sorry, I should have been more diligent.  I realize it is some advertising thing, but I never had these warnings until the update & I always go to the same sites.  I am currently running AVG Anti Spyware, AVG Anti Virus & Windows Defender...Also when I would try to launch Spybot, my HD would make an unusually load noise & the program took forever to start & would frequently not shut down without going into all this error reporting crap.  Is AVG Anti Spyware just as good as Spybot...it does not give me the same problem...I do have an older version of Spybot saved on my HD if you think I should re-install that one.

Thanks Patio, I hope I am a little clearer on the subject.

[Broni]

There is one more thing to try.
Try to install Spybot again, but during installation, make sure, TeaTimer is NOT installed.
TeaTimer is real time protection, and it may cause your pop-ups. I've never used that option. I just use Spybot to scan my computer, when scanning time comes.

[boredom113]

ive been running avg for a few months, and ive never had any problems with it....

[Szpixman]

Thanks Broni...I'm sure now that when I updated Spybot I left the Teatime option checked (not kowning what it actually did).  In your expert opinion should I even bother re-installing Spybot or just continue using AVG Anti Spyware ?
I do feel better knowing I didn't really screw something else up...Thanks a bunch.   

[kuszmania9999]

the GOOD thing about S&D are they notice you every time any registry key added or deleted.From there you can know is it bad or not.
That's why I'm using it together with avira anti virus.
It's just like the combination of Rio & Vidic from Manchester United

[patio]

I would still run Spybot alongside your current protection program...i believe in layered protection.
On a side Note...
I'd also find out whose HDD that is and travel to the manuf. site and DLoad and run the drive diagnostics...FREE.
Loud noises are not normal for a hard drive.

Seeya.

[Szpixman]

So it is OK to run more than one Anti Spyware on the same system...I was under the impression that they might cause some conflict with each other?  Or is it OK if they are both not running in the background and you run them manually, but separately?

Thanks for the quick responses...really appreciate it.

[Broni]

should I even bother re-installing Spybot

I'd give it a shot, just for the heck of finding out, if those pop-ups will show up again, if TeaTimer is NOT installed.
Since you have AVG Antispyware running, as real time protection, you really don't need TeaTimer to be running.

Also, yes, you can run as many antispyware programs, as you want. You ran ONLY ONE, antivirus, and firewall.

[patio]

Seperately is fine...Anti-Virus apps have the most problems with banging heads...this isn't true in your current protection package.
Personally i didn't like Tea-Timer very early on and have never used it since.

[Broni]

Me neither.

[Szpixman]

Have re-installed Spybot (without Tea Time).  So far so good.  No warnings or pop-ups.  If feel much better now.  Thanks for all your advice, you guys are awesome!

Szpixman

 

[Broni]

Good